Lake Geneserath
Lake Geneserath is about one square mile on Beaver Island in Charlevoix County. It has a North Arm that opens into the main lake and is known for pike and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North Arm public accessPublicLong-standing public access site on the North Arm.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Geneserath are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Geneserath ↗Local tips
- Work the North Arm near the access site first.
- Cable's Creek links the lake to Lake Michigan in spring.
- The west shore has small streams and old cabins that hold cover.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.