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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Lake Geneva

Clay County, Florida · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)

69°F water, calm this morning.

Water69°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today13 mphW
Best bite4:00 pmto 6:15 pm

About Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is a lake in Clay County, Florida, covering about 780 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.6 miles. Its surface is about 90 ft above sea level. Keystone Heights is right by the lake. The closest city is Gainesville, about 19 miles away.

Size
About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 5.6 miles
End to end
About 1.7 miles
Elevation
About 90 ft
County
Clay County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Fair

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
  • 4:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Lake Geneva in Florida usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 69°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Good
    Largemouth bass

    Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.

  • Good
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Active around docks and weeds.

  • Fair
    Crappie

    Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.

  • Good
    Catfish

    Active. Evenings and nights are best.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

69°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Weather and wind

Friday 69° / —° 13 mph W Sunny
Saturday 62° / 41° 8 mph N Sunny
Sunday 68° / 41° 12 mph NE Sunny

Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Geneva

  • Keystone Heightson the shore
  • Waldoabout 8.2 mi west
  • Interlachenabout 11 mi southeast
  • Hawthorneabout 12 mi south
  • Gainesvillenearest city, about 19 mi southwest

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Questions about Lake Geneva

What fish are in Lake Geneva?

Lakes like Lake Geneva usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Geneva?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Lake Geneva?

About 780 acres, with about 5.6 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Geneva?

Keystone Heights is on the shore; Waldo is about 8.2 miles west.

What is the water temperature at Lake Geneva today?

The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Lake Geneva on your phone

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