Lakes

Geneva Lake

Geneva Lake is a goldmine of trophy fish. But you need a guide to show you how to catch them. Many fishermen have found Geneva Lake challenging because it’s gin clear, has high boat traffic, and is a whopping 5,200 acres. Many have been skunked in this crystal clear giant. Despite this reputation,  Geneva Lake has been my favorite lake for over 40 years; I consider myself to be a master of these waters. My clients always catch fish when they fish with me on Geneva. Over the years of fishing this amazing lake I have learned to keep an open mind and to think outside of the box.  I’ve become a better angler fishing this gin clear giant and developed my own techniques to put fish in the boat when others can’t. Geneva Lake can be tough and I don’t like to take people for a boat ride. I work very hard to make sure my fishermen go home with something. If not a fish fry, more knowledge of fishing or at least a good time on the water.

Delavan Lake

Here’s a fun fact about Delavan Lake: it was restocked in 1992, and over time it has developed into an outstanding fishery with excellent habitat for a variety of species. Bass fishing on Delavan is especially strong, but the lake also offers great opportunities for northern pike, walleye, and quality panfish. One of the big advantages of fishing Delavan Lake is that boat traffic is usually much lighter than on Lake Geneva, and the lake’s smaller size can make for a more relaxed and approachable experience on the water. It is also a great lake for bringing home a fish dinner. Many of my clients have enjoyed Friday fish fries featuring fish caught right here on Delavan Lake. That said, it is important to be responsible with the resource. Keep only what you can enjoy for a meal, avoid overharvesting, and practice catch and release so this beautiful lake continues to provide great fishing for years to come.