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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08 Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at North Side Of LakeDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2011 | 399 northern pike large fingerling, 6.4" |
| 2010 | 700 northern pike large fingerling, 8.6" |
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsIce on Goose
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Catches & reportsLakes near Goose
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable LakeWashburn | 1.9 | 185 | 24 ft |
| Cyclone LakeWashburn | 2.2 | 91 | 18 ft |
| Rocky Ridge LakeWashburn | 2.7 | 84 | 16 ft |
| Ellsworth LakeWashburn | 2.9 | 174 | 6 ft |
| Jerry LakeWashburn | 3.6 | 87 | 5 ft |
| McKinley LakeWashburn | 3.7 | 105 | 23 ft |
| Wilkerson LakeWashburn | 3.8 | 86 | 8 ft |
| Lincoln LakeWashburn | 3.9 | 101 | 27 ft |
Goose questions
How deep is Goose Lake?
Goose Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 58 acres.
What fish are in Goose Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common) and largemouth bass (common).
Where is the boat launch on Goose Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at North Side Of Lake.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Goose Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Goose Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Goose Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2011 the DNR and partners stocked 399 northern pike (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.