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Geneva Lake sits in Wisconsin and is classified as a lake. Its recorded surface area is approximately 5,401 acres. Fish documented in the area include Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and Bluegill. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 144 feet at an elevation of about 863 feet. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Other waters in the region include Lake Geneva, Delavan Lake, and Lake Elizabeth. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Geneva Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:26 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (53/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (63/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 61° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° | 57° | 60° | 63° | 68° | 71° | 74° | 76° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Direction | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Precip % | 77% | 85% | 32% | 11% | 2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 PM CDT | 64°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 77% | 73% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 3 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 85% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 4 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 32% | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Fri, 5 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 11% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM CDT | 65°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM CDT | 61°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM CDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 14 mph | 3% | 36% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM CDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 2% | 38% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 31% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 16 mph | 1% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 1% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM CDT | 58°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM CDT | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM CDT | 56°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM CDT | 57°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 17 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM CDT | 60°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM CDT | 63°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 1% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM CDT | 68°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 32% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM CDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 1% | 48% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM CDT | 74°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM CDT | 76°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM CDT | 78°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 69% | Partly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 56° | 79° | 56° | 76° | 58° | 80° | 58° | 68° | 49° | 65° | 49° | 66° | 48° |
| Wind | SE 10 mph | SE 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | S 5 mph | S 0 to 5 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | W 5 mph | N 5 to 10 mph | NE 0 to 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | E 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | SW 10 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 17 mph | 23 mph | 18 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 16 mph | 15 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph |
| Precip % | 85% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 36% | 33% | 17% | 33% | 49% | 50% | 45% |
| Forecast |
Poor for fishing (45/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southeast. Sky is cloudy (73% cloud cover). Working against it: 77% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (55/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southeast. Working against it: 77% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SE is in the preferred sailing range. Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: 77% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 77% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WI Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Recognized as a popular outdoor hub in WI, Geneva Lake delivers abundant space for sailing, motorboating, and shoreline relaxation. Natural structure and depth contours create prime habitat for regional gamefish species. Safe boating operations and aquatic invasive species protocols are actively encouraged for all launched craft.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Rock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Bluegill. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Geneva Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 2:26 PM CDT