Minnesota · DNR survey data
Goose Lake
Goose Lake covers 150 acres in Lyon County, running to 9 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2025Excellent numbers10per gill net14"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 44 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 44 fish
2023Lengths measured · 45 fish
2019Lengths measured · 67 fish
2019Lengths measured · 100 fish
2016No recent survey rating.
CrappieJust a few5per trap net11"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 77 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 77 fish
2023Lengths measured · 713 fish
2019Lengths measured · 385 fish
2015Lengths measured · 395 fish
2011Yellow perchStocked · 2016Good numbers5per gill net6"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 29 fish
2023Lengths measured · 53 fish
2019Lengths measured · 29 fish
2011Lengths measured · 39 fish
2007Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 37,750 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 45,300 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 45,300 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 45,300 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 45,300 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 45,300 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 45,098 fry |
| 2016 | Yellow Perch | 1,107 adults |
Recent reports
Goose Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Goose Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Goose Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Island Lake · 170 ac · 1.7 mi
- Wood Lake · 373 ac · 2.2 mi
- Dead Coon (Main Lake) · 547 ac · 2.9 mi
- Clear Lake · 66 ac · 5.9 mi
- Stay Lake · 221 ac · 6.2 mi
- Brawner Lake · 30 ac · 7 mi
- Rock Lake · 379 ac · 9.2 mi
- McKay Lake · 167 ac · 10.4 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Goose Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Goose Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Goose Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Goose Lake have a public access?
Yes. Goose Lake has one public access site: Goose Lake (trailer launch).
Is Goose Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Goose Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Goose Lake in 2023, the most recent of 12 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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