Goose
A 220-acre lake near Stroms in Goodhue County — best known for panfish. Last surveyed 1990.
Fish Species (16)
White Crappie
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.4 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.37 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 2.13 | - | 0.39 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.17 | - | - |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 3.83 | - | - |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.27 | - | 0.14 lbs |
Black Crappie
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.17 | - | 0.42 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.73 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Walleye
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.27 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.27 | - | 2.49 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.07 | - | 4.40 lbs |
Northern Pike
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.17 | - | 1.75 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.57 | - | 5.36 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.23 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.23 | - | 1.13 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.03 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.03 | - | 0.40 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.03 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Other species in this lake (8)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.03 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.03 | - | 0.80 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.03 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.03 | - | 0.40 lbs |
Shorthead Redhorse
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.08 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.08 | - | 2.30 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.03 | - | 2.60 lbs |
Freshwater Drum
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.50 | - | 0.80 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 2.40 | - | 0.64 lbs |
Golden Shiner
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.33 | - | - |
Fathead Minnow
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.08 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.08 | - | - |
Common Carp
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 1.80 | - | 2.77 lbs |
| Aug 31, 1989 | 0.50 | - | 3.12 lbs |
White Sucker
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1990
Last surveyed 1990 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.2 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 1990 | 0.20 | - | 1.60 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 8, 1990THE TRAPNET SAMPLING BEING DONE IS TARGETED AT BLUEGILL AND BLACK AND WHITE CRAPPIE. THESE SPEC- IES ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO THE HABITAT CHANGES CA…
THE TRAPNET SAMPLING BEING DONE IS TARGETED AT BLUEGILL AND BLACK AND WHITE CRAPPIE. THESE SPEC- IES ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO THE HABITAT CHANGES CAUSED BY THE RAHABILITATION PROJECT. COMPARED WITH PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS, BLACK CRAPPIE AND BLUEGILL WERE LOW IN NUMBERS WITH AVERAGE GROWTH FOR THE AREA. NORTHERN PIKE AND BOWFIN WERE THE PRINCIPAL PREDATORS WITH GOOD NUMBERS OF LARGE FISH PRESENT. WHITE BASS WERE WELL REPRESENTED AND OF ABOVE AVERAGE SIZE. WHITE CRAPPIE WERE MODERATELY ABUNDANT WITH SOME LARGE FISH PRESENT. SAUGER, YELLOW PERCH AND CARP WERE PRESENT IN LOW NUMBERS. YOUNG-OF-YEAR GIZZARD SHAD AND EMERALD SHINERS ARE ABUNDANT.
August 31, 1989THE TRAPNET SAMPLING BEING DONE IS TARGETED AT BLUEGILL AND BLACK AND WHITE CRAPPIE. THESE SPEC- IES ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO THE HABITAT CHANGES CA…
THE TRAPNET SAMPLING BEING DONE IS TARGETED AT BLUEGILL AND BLACK AND WHITE CRAPPIE. THESE SPEC- IES ARE EXPECTED TO RESPOND TO THE HABITAT CHANGES CAUSED BY THE RAHABILITATION PROJECT. COMPARED WITH PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS, BLACK CRAPPIE AND BLUEGILL WERE LOW IN NUMBERS WITH AVERAGE GROWTH FOR THE AREA. NORTHERN PIKE AND BOWFIN WERE THE PRINCIPAL PREDATORS WITH GOOD NUMBERS OF LARGE FISH PRESENT. WHITE BASS WERE WELL REPRESENTED AND OF ABOVE AVERAGE SIZE. WHITE CRAPPIE WERE MODERATELY ABUNDANT WITH SOME LARGE FISH PRESENT. SAUGER, YELLOW PERCH AND CARP WERE PRESENT IN LOW NUMBERS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Goose?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target White Crappie, Green Sunfish, Bluegill, and Black Crappie in Goose. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Goose?
Minnesota DNR records list public access for Goose. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.
How deep is Goose?
Goose has a maximum depth of 5.7 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Goose last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Goose is from 1990. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Goose have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Goose in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 220.26 acres
- Max Depth
- 5.7 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.63 mi
- Public Access
- Yes