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Middle Genesee LakeWaukesha County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 40-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Middle Genesee Lake
Fishery
Notable species
PanfishLargemouth BassNorthern Pike
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 41 catches on Middle Genesee Lake via Fishbrain — none in the last 30 days.
Latest reported catch: Jul 5, 2025
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Bluegill
- Yellow perch
- Yellow bullhead
5 of the 41 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2023 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextThe report is specific to Middle Genesee Lake and describes a June 9, 2023 SEII shoreline electrofishing survey. Panfish CPUE values come from the all-species station and gamefish CPUE values from the full gamefish effort as stated by DNR.
The 2023 survey sampled 155 fish across six species. Bluegill and largemouth bass were the dominant target species; both were described as naturally reproducing, stable populations in a productive and healthy fishery.
- DNR cautions that electrofishing catch rates can be affected by weather, gear and timing and should be interpreted accordingly.
Bluegill
56 fishBluegill captured · p. 12.8 inchesMinimum length · p. 18.6 inchesMaximum length · p. 16.1 inchesAverage length · p. 1
Largemouth bass
72 fishLargemouth bass captured · p. 25.9 inchesMinimum length · p. 219.8 inchesMaximum length · p. 29.7 inchesAverage length · p. 2
Northern pike
3 fishNorthern pike captured · p. 217 inchesMinimum observed length · p. 230.1 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 225.1 inchesAverage length · p. 2
Yellow bullhead
18 fishYellow bullhead captured · p. 336 fish/mileYellow bullhead CPUE · p. 3
Yellow perch
4 fishYellow perch captured · p. 23.6 inchesMinimum length · p. 28 inchesMaximum length · p. 25 inchesAverage length · p. 2
Middle Genesee Lake spring shocking survey, 2023Matched by exact lakelist id name county state wbic · WBICs 778300 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
Wisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season
Lake-specific fishing regulations
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
All species
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Cisco and whitefish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Muskellunge and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
Rock, yellow, and white bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Shovelnose sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Trout and salmon
See Trout regulations layer.
Urban waters gamefish
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 18" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
Official fishing intelligence
DNR species outlooks
LakeList matched these official resources by exact lake name and county. Report text stays with the publisher.
Forecasts describe DNR survey findings and expected opportunities; they are not real-time catch reports or a guarantee of fishing conditions.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Middle Genesee Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Middle Genesee Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Middle Genesee Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 778300 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
98surface acres
40max depth feet
1public access points
43.0505, -88.4792latitude, longitude
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Boat launchAccess43.04762, -88.48064Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Middle Genesee Lake?
Middle Genesee Lake is 40 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 8 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Middle Genesee Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Middle Genesee Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Middle Genesee Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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