Lake Geneserath fishing

Fishing at Lake Geneserath is on a natural lake, stocked with Walleye. It is stocked about 0.5 times a year since 2000, most often in April and May. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night as the active times.

Last stocked

April 28, 2025

Plants on record

14

Since 2000

Species recorded

1

Surface acres

480.2

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Shore access
Yes

A Peaine Township day park on Beaver Island has a sandy beach, picnic space, and open shoreline for shore access; no boat launch is documented.

Sources: water_type , access , fishing_notes

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How Lake Geneserath is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of May. In 2025 it was April 28, 2025, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 2000 and 2025.

About 17,749 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Charlevoix County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Lake Charlevoix (30.3 mi) and Sixmile Lake (36.6 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Charlevoix is also stocked with Walleye and Sixmile Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

Fish at Lake Geneserath

Fishing Lake Geneserath is most likely to be for Walleye. All 14 plants on record are Walleye.

Walleye 14 plants
Plants
14 of 14
Last stocked
April 28, 2025

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fishing Lake Geneserath

Lake Geneserath is the largest inland lake on Beaver Island. It is a popular location for fishing, known for its clear water and peaceful setting. The lake offers calm waters and expansive views.

Sources: peainetwp.org

Fish stocked per year

  • 250,0002000
  • 500,0002001
  • 2,6252010
  • 9552014
  • 977,9002016
  • 978,0002017
  • 1,000,0002018
  • 977,9502019
  • 978,0002022
  • 976,0002023
  • 904,1662024
  • 977,5002025

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
April 28, 2025 Walleye 977,500 – report
April 24, 2024 Walleye 904,166 – report
April 26, 2023 Walleye 976,000 – report
May 6, 2022 Walleye 978,000 – report
May 7, 2019 Walleye 977,950 – report
June 1, 2018 Walleye 1,000,000 – report
April 27, 2017 Walleye 978,000 – report
April 28, 2016 Walleye 977,900 – report
June 20, 2014 Walleye 955 – report
June 25, 2010 Walleye 525 – report
June 18, 2010 Walleye 2,100 – report
May 16, 2001 Walleye 250,000 – report
May 16, 2001 Walleye 250,000 – report
May 3, 2000 Walleye 250,000 – report

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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