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Lake Geneva

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Indiana, United States

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Black crappie

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Blue catfish

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Redear sunfish

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Warmouth

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

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General info

Lake Geneva is a lake located in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Redear sunfish, and Black crappie.

Location

38°51′22.7″N 85°02′6.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Geneva, IN

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
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No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season. Exception: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County, Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County, and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per day
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Season open: year-round
Redear sunfish

Redear sunfish

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season.Exception: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County, Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County, and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per day
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis microlophus, Shellcracker
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryIndiana State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No bag limit. No size limit. No closed season.Exceptions: On Fidler Pond in Elkhart County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Failing Lake (also known as Gentian Lake) in Steuben County a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayOn Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B in Hamilton County, a person cannot take more than: 15 of any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie per dayAt Dogwood Lake (Davies County) and Hardy Lake (Scott County): 9-inch minimum size
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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Cities nearby

East Enterprise

2.7 miles away

Florence

7.8 miles away

Ghent

8.6 miles away

Warsaw

8.9 miles away

Cross Plains

10.9 miles away

Rabbit Hash

11.0 miles away

Patriot

11.1 miles away

Dillsboro

11.2 miles away

Rising Sun

11.8 miles away

Sparta

13.0 miles away

Lamb

14.0 miles away

Carrollton

14.1 miles away

Belleview

14.1 miles away

Canaan

14.2 miles away

Glencoe

14.5 miles away

Sanders

14.7 miles away

Petersburg

16.6 miles away

Worthville

17.1 miles away

Lawrenceburg

18.9 miles away

Milan

19.2 miles away

Verona

20.2 miles away

Burlington

20.4 miles away

Manchester

20.4 miles away

Union

20.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Geneva fishing

📍 Where is Lake Geneva located?
Lake Geneva is a lake located in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°51′22.7″N 85°02′6.7″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Geneva is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Geneva by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Geneva?
The most common species in Lake Geneva are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Geneva fishing reports?
The latest Lake Geneva fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Geneva?

Fishing in Indiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online and at licensed vendors.

In Indiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 18. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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