Geneva

Freeborn County

Near Geneva

DOW: 24001500

Green SunfishGood · 64

A 1,884-acre lake near Geneva in Freeborn County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1982.

Fish Species (4)

Green Sunfish

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 10.3 per trap net · typical 0.1–0.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 26, 1982	10.25	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Black Bullhead

Good · 60

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.34 lbs

Catch rate: 56.2 per trap net · typical 1.3–78.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 26, 1982	56.17	-	0.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Poor · 15

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 26, 1982	0.25	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fathead Minnow

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed May 1982

Last surveyed 1982 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.08 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 26, 1982	0.08	-	-	Standard trap nets

Biologist Notes

May 26, 1982As usual, black bullheads and green sunfish were over-populated in the lake. However, there was great improvement in bullhead size as many larger bull…

As usual, black bullheads and green sunfish were over-populated in the lake. However, there was great improvement in bullhead size as many larger bullheads were captured, presumably the result of natural population thinning during the drought years. A large part of the lake went dry in 76 and 77 and there was little water depth over- winter so winterkill most likely got bullheads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Geneva?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Green Sunfish in Geneva. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Geneva?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Geneva. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Geneva?

Geneva has a maximum depth of 3.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Geneva last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Geneva is from 1982. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.