Goose
A 115-acre lake near Lake Shore Park in Ramsey County.
Fish Species (4)
Walleye
Stocked 2024Stocking Details
| Year | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | fry | 575,000 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | fry | 500,000 | 4.5 |
| 2021 | fry | 575,000 | 5.3 |
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 0.4–4.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1986 | 0.40 | - | 0.60 lbs |
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 47.6 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1986 | 80.00 | - | 0.30 lbs |
| Jun 30, 1986 | 47.60 | - | 0.26 lbs |
Small fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1986
Last surveyed 1986 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.4 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1986 | 0.40 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Fishing Regulations
Statewide limits
Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.
Walleye and Sauger
Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"
More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)
Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers
no limit
Bullhead
100
Biologist Notes
June 30, 1986BROWN BULLHEADS WERE FOUND AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIANS LEVELS. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE VERY ABUNDANT. WHITE SUCKER WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANTS…
BROWN BULLHEADS WERE FOUND AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIANS LEVELS. BLACK BULLHEADS WERE VERY ABUNDANT. WHITE SUCKER WERE SAMPLED AT NEAR LOCAL MEDIAN ABUNDANTS NO GAMEFISH WERE SAMPLED IN ANY GEAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Goose?
Minnesota DNR records list Walleye for Goose, but none have a fishing-quality score yet — they may be recently stocked or have limited survey data. See the species list above.
Is there public access at Goose?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Goose. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Goose?
Goose has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Goose last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Goose is from 1986. 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.
Are there special fishing regulations on Goose?
No — Goose has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 114.62 acres
- Max Depth
- 6 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.95 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed