Goose Lake

Goose Lake

Size
711ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
No
Species in Goose Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Walleye
Walleye

Overview

Goose Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Black and White Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Walleye: Minimum size limit 17”.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-9 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2012
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
51.78
0Statewide Range74.03

Goose Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202410
202110
20169
Crappie
fish
6-15 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
5.33
0Statewide Range10.41

Goose Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Largemouth bass
fish
7-20 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Electro
Catch Method
34.05
0Statewide Range166.22

Goose Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Northern pike
fish
12-35 in
Length Range
24 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.78
0Statewide Range19.75

Goose Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Perch
fish
5-9 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
11.33
0Statewide Range43.58

Goose Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Pumpkinseed
fish
4-8 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2012
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
7.11
0Statewide Range8.41

Goose Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No survey data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
Walleye
fish
10-26 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2012
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2012
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.11
0Statewide Range16.93

Goose Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2007
Jul
2012
May