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Goose LakeAdams County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Modeled depth estimate · Not a survey · Not for navigation
Source: LakeList depth modelmedium confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthModeled depth estimate: contours computed from the lake's shoreline shape and its documented 18-ft maximum depth (depth grows with distance from shore, calibrated to the documented mean depth where available). This is a smooth mathematical model, not a survey - real holes, bars, and drop-offs will differ. Community sonar (C-MAP Genesis) overlays where recorded. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Fishing
Fishing at Goose Lake
Fishery
Notable species
Largemouth BassPanfishNorthern Pike
Angler reports · Fishbrain
What anglers catch here
Anglers have logged 28 catches on Goose Lake via Fishbrain — 1 in the last 30 days, most recently on Jul 10, 2026.
Most-reported species
- Largemouth bass
- Northern pike
- Bluegill
3 of the 28 logged catches didn’t name a species and aren’t listed above.
Counts reflect reporting activity, not fish populations. Waterbody location is provider-level; exact spots and angler details aren’t shown.
Fishery details for this lakeExplore this area on FishbrainWisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2025 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextGoose Lake nighttime electrofishing indices. Panfish metrics apply to 1.1 sampled shoreline miles and gamefish metrics to 1.9 miles; other species remain bycatch-scoped.
Wisconsin DNR's 2025 survey found abundant but small, slow-growing bluegill and an average-abundance largemouth-bass population with average growth and size structure. Five other species occurred only in low counts.
- Bluegill abundance ranked in the 80th-85th percentile, but no fish reached the eight-inch preferred-size threshold and age-5 growth was slow.
- Largemouth-bass abundance, growth and size structure were near comparison-lake averages; sampled fish reached 20 inches.
- Counts for crappie, pike, pumpkinseed, bullhead and perch remain low-count bycatch observations.
Black crappie
5 fishIncidental catch count · p. 2
Bluegill
265 fishTotal captured · p. 1241 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 121 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE for fish at least 6 inches · p. 12.5 inchesMinimum captured length · p. 1
Largemouth bass
87 fishTotal captured · p. 146 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE · p. 122 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE for fish at least 8 inches · p. 13 fish/mileElectrofishing CPUE for fish at least 14 inches · p. 2
Northern pike
2 fishIncidental catch count · p. 2
Pumpkinseed
10 fishIncidental catch count · p. 2
Yellow bullhead
9 fishIncidental catch count · p. 2
Yellow perch
1 fishIncidental catch count · p. 2
2025 Fisheries Information Sheet: Goose Lake, Adams CountyMatched by exact wbic and name county · WBICs 103600 · verified 2026-07-18Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this report with source attribution.
Wisconsin DNR · 2026–2027 season
Lake-specific fishing regulations
Rule text published by the DNR for this waterbody, cached by WBIC and verified 2026-07-12.
All species
Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
Catfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Cisco and whitefish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10.
Lake sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 14" and the daily bag limit is 5.
Muskellunge and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water. The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1.
Northern pike
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 26" and the daily bag limit is 2.
Paddlefish
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Panfish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25.
Rock, yellow, and white bass
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Rough fish
Season Dates: Open All Year. No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited.
Shovelnose sturgeon
Season Dates: Closed. No fishing allowed.
Trout and salmon
See Trout regulations layer.
Urban waters gamefish
This waterbody is not considered an urban water, Urban Waters Gamefish regulations do not apply.
Walleye, sauger, and hybrids
Season Dates: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027. The minimum length limit is 15" and the daily bag limit is 3.
Regulations can change. The official DNR page controls; verify seasons, boundaries, bag limits, and emergency rules before fishing.
NWS weather
Weather windows
Weather-based planning from the National Weather Service hourly forecast near this lake — not a catch forecast.
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Water temperature
Goose Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
71°FWarm
Seasonal estimate. Checking current National Weather Service air temperatures…
Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
Historical volunteer-monitoring record for this lake.
Last sampled date unknown
Individual readings are not retained for this lake — the index below is what the monitoring record summarizes.
49 five-year summer trophic state index · Mesotrophic. Moderately clear with moderate nutrients — some algae and plant growth through the season.
Goose Lake - Deepest PointStation 013142 · TSI based on chlorophyll
Historical record only — no current water-quality data exists for this lake. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps1 converted map sheetView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Goose Lake depth maps
1 converted map sheet. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Goose Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 103600 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
67surface acres
18max depth feet
1public access points
43.7978, -89.6367latitude, longitude
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Boat launchAccess43.79686, -89.63138Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Depth FAQ
How deep is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake is 18 feet deep at its deepest point, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Goose Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Goose Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from LakeList depth model survey data.
Where does the Goose Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from LakeList depth model. Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are a modeled estimate calibrated to the lake's documented maximum depth - not a survey, and not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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