Goose Lake
About Goose Lake
Goose Lake is a 76-acre lake near Scandia in Washington County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 2.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2016.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 11, based on 20 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Goose Lake
- 76 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Scandia
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 7 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 76 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 13 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 acres
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 (concrete)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2016
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 11
- Years of record
- 20
- Earliest
- March 8, 2000
- Latest
- April 30, 2018
- Most recent
- April 19, 2019
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake is in Washington County, Minnesota, near Scandia. It covers 76 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake covers 76 acres with about 2.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 13 feet.
What fish can you catch at Goose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. 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 (concrete), 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?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Goose Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Goose Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 11, from 20 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 8, 2000 and the latest is April 30, 2018.
Does Goose Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Goose Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.