Goose Lake
Pope County, Minnesota
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How big is Goose Lake?
How deep is Goose Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Goose Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Green Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Goose Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Goose Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Goose Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Goose Lake is a shallow basin located five miles south of Terrace in Pope County. Maximum depth is approximately 17.0 feet. Winterkill events were common on Goose Lake prior to water levels rising in recent decades. Increasing water levels are evidenced by dead standing timber fringing the shoreline. Increased depth and moderating winters have allowed establishment of a fishery following stocking of adult fish in 2008. Dense algal blooms used to be common during summer months, but water clarity has been increasing in recent years. A primitive carry-in public access exists on the east side of the lake. Access to the lake with trailered boats is challenged by a steep trail of approximately 200 yards to the lake. Very little development has occurred on Goose Lake. The lack of development and limited access offers a unique "remote" setting in southern Pope County.
Introductory stockings of adult Bluegill and Largemouth Bass were completed in the spring of 2008. Other adult stockings in 2012 included Bluegill and Black Crappie. Largemouth Bass stocking was very successful. Largemouth bass are very abundant. Daytime electrofishing yielded 138.3 bass per hour. Mean length of Largemouth Bass sampled by electrofishing was 13.2 inches. The largest bass captured measured 18.7 inches. Growth is rapid as bass are reaching 12.0 inches by age 3.
Bluegill and Black Crappie stocking has not been successful. No Black Crappie were observed during the survey and only a few small Bluegill were caught.
Black Bullheads, Green Sunfish and White Suckers are also present in Goose Lake. Although, increasing Largemouth Bass abundance has reduced abundance of these three species. Drastic improvements in water clarity has been observed in recent years and is likely a result of biological control and limited recruitment of bullheads, Green Sunfish and suckers.
What is the average air temp for Goose Lake?
Are there any state parks near Goose Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Goose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Scandinavian Lake | 1.1 mi | 417 | 49 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.1 mi | 15 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.3 mi | 32 | |
| Sather Lake | 2.4 mi | 20 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.9 mi | 27 | |
| Gilchrist Lake | 2.9 mi | 336 | 24 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 10 | |
| Nilson Lake | 3.1 mi | 69 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.3 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.3 mi | 84 |
