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Goose Lake

πŸ“ Marquette County, Michigan

Goose Lake is a fishing water in Marquette County, Michigan (Northern Lake Michigan management unit).

38
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Jun 28, 2016 Walleye, 10.4 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Goose Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as bluegill, brook trout and largemouth bass), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 28, 2016
Last: Jun 28, 2016
πŸŒ— Moon Phase
Last Quarter
Feeding bonus
πŸƒ Season
Late Fall: fish fattening up
November
🐟 Species
8 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Goose Lake Today

Fall fish at Goose Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Goose Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for bluegill, brook trout and largemouth bass.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Weekend Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Goose Lake

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Goose Lake

Combined bite activity across all 38 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Brook Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Walleye15"5
Yellow PerchNone25

πŸ“‹ Goose Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 28, 2016 Walleye 25,600 2.1"
Jul 2, 2013 Walleye 22,000 2.1"
Jun 29, 2011 Walleye 4,772 2.4"
Jun 28, 2011 Walleye 16,477 2.4"
Nov 9, 2004 Walleye 460 8.0"
Jul 1, 2004 Walleye 40,746 1.6"
Nov 7, 2003 Walleye 328 7.0"
Jul 16, 2002 Walleye 39,280 2.7"
Jul 16, 2002 Walleye 3,350 2.9"
Jun 21, 2000 Walleye 2,100 1.7"
Jun 21, 2000 Walleye 24,200 2.1"
Jun 25, 1998 Walleye 4,557 2.2"
Jun 25, 1998 Walleye 8,605 2.1"
Jun 24, 1998 Walleye 33,200 2.1"
Jul 9, 1996 Walleye 48,600 1.9"
Jun 30, 1994 Walleye 23,036 1.8"
Jun 30, 1994 Walleye 21,254 2.0"
Jul 15, 1992 Walleye 15,620 2.2"
Jun 30, 1992 Walleye 24,672 1.9"
Jul 6, 1990 Walleye 22,423 2.0"
Jun 28, 1988 Walleye 7,700 2.5"
Sep 30, 1987 Brook Trout 1,500 5.0"
Jun 17, 1987 Walleye 44,000 β€”
Oct 15, 1986 Brook Trout 1,500 3.7"
Oct 1, 1985 Brook Trout 1,160 3.7"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 27 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Jun.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Jul Oct
Most Stocked Species
Walleye Brook Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Goose Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Goose Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Marquette County boat launches.

Goose Lake Gravel ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 5 parking
Amenities
AIS signage
Hours
04:00-23:00
Phone
906-339-4461
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Goose Lake Weather Conditions

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