Goose Lake
About Goose Lake
Goose Lake is a 324-acre lake near Terrace in Pope County, Minnesota. It reaches 17 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including largemouth bass and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2019.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Goose Lake
- 324 acres, up to 17 feet deep, near Terrace
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: largemouth bass and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 6.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 324 acres
- Max depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 6.5 ft
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 5
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2019
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake is in Pope County, Minnesota, near Terrace. It covers 324 acres and reaches 17 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake covers 324 acres with about 4.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 17 feet.
What fish can you catch at Goose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Goose Lake?
Yes. Goose Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Goose Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Goose Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Goose Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Goose Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.