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We want to see what you've caught on Lake Geneva.Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Geneva, MN
- How big is Lake Geneva?
- How deep is Lake Geneva?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Geneva?
- What are the closest cities to Lake Geneva?
- Are there places to stay in the Lake Geneva area?
- Are there bait or tackle shops near Lake Geneva?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Lake Geneva?
- Are there boat launches on Lake Geneva?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Lake Geneva?
- What is the average air temp for Lake Geneva?
- Are there any state parks near Lake Geneva?
How big is Lake Geneva?
How deep is Lake Geneva?
What kind of fish can you catch in Lake Geneva?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Brook Silverside, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Least Darter, Mimic Shiner, Pugnose Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Lake Geneva?
Are there places to stay in the Lake Geneva area?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Lake Geneva?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Lake Geneva is a 631-acre lake located on the eastern edge of the city of Alexandria and is part of the Alexandria Chain of Lakes. A navigable connection exists to Lake Le Homme Dieu. A connection also exists to Lake Victoria, but shallow water can make navigation difficult or impossible for some boats. There are two public accesses on Lake Geneva. The access on the east shoreline is steep and more difficult to use. The access on the northwest shoreline is more user friendly. There is also a handicap-accessible public fishing pier located near the public access on the northwest shore. The fishing pier is located in a shallow bay that is a popular fishing spot for anglers throughout the open water season, particularly in the spring. Boaters should be cautious of navigation hazards on the lake. Several shallow bars extend into the lake. Much of the shoreline on Lake Geneva has been developed. A trend of increasing water clarity continues. Water transparency was 21.0 feet at time of the 2016 survey.
Lake Geneva supports a modest Walleye fishery. The fishery is maintained by some limited natural recruitment, fish movements among lakes, and supplemental stockings of Walleyes. Gill net catch rates declined in 2016 to 3.4 Walleyes/net. Average length of Walleye captures was 16.1 inches. Age distribution of catches extended to age 8. The largest Walleye captured measured 23.5 inches.
Lake Geneva supports abundant populations of Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill. Due to moderate fertility of the lake and high abundance of these fishes, growth rates are slow. Fortunately, gamefishes in Lake Geneva live to be quite old, thus it does support some larger fish. Bluegills over 8 inches were caught during the survey. Largemouth Bass also grow slow but have been shown to live up to 19 years old in the Alexandria Chain of Lakes. The largest bass caught during the survey was 18.3 inches. Few Black Crappies are caught during summer surveys since larger fish move off-shore and are less vulnerable to capture in trap nets. Low catch rates recorded in surveys does not accurately reflect abundance and size distribution. Lake Geneva does support good crappie fishing. Yellow Perch catches and average size of perch captured during surveys have declined over the last few surveys. Yellow Perch are preferred prey of Walleye, Northern Pike, and Largemouth Bass.
Quality fishing opportunities exist for many species in Lake Geneva. Even modest harvest of older fish can degrade fishing quality. Anglers are encouraged to practice selective harvest to help maintain and improve the quality of the Lake Geneva fishery. Selective harvest practices encourage release of larger fish while encouraging harvest of more abundant smaller fish. Releasing medium to large fish will help restore and maintain fish community balance, as well as increase opportunities to catch large fish in the future.
Lake Geneva was designated as an infested water after the discovery of zebra mussels in 2009. Minnesota statutes require all equipment be free of invasive species prior to leaving any access. Recreational users should take necessary precautions to prevent the further spread of invasive species.
What is the average air temp for Lake Geneva?
Are there any state parks near Lake Geneva?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Lake Geneva...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Lake Victoria | 1.9 mi | 417 | 60 ft |
Lake Le Homme Dieu | 2.2 mi | 1,801 | 85 ft |
Lake Agnes | 2.3 mi | 137 | 31 ft |
Lake Henry | 2.3 mi | 152 | 32 ft |
Lake Jessie | 2.8 mi | 110 | 26 ft |
Lake Darling | 3.5 mi | 1,050 | 62 ft |
Lake Winona | 3.5 mi | 213 | 9 ft |
Lake Burgan | 3.7 mi | 174 | 43 ft |
Cowdry Lake | 4.3 mi | 243 | 52 ft |
Lake Carlos | 4.6 mi | 2,605 | 163 ft |