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37-acre lake in Cochrane District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 45 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1960, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey). Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Blue Goose Lake maps at 37 acres behind 1.7 miles of shoreline. With a 2 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 72% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 0.7 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. It sits in Cochrane District. If the bite dies, Heron Lake is 0 mi to the east.
When the water first warms, northern pike slide up into 2 to 8 ft. Summer is an 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 5 to 15 ft one. Start at Secondary point. It's a point holding about 8 ft of water and rates prime come fall. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | #5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (8 ft) | Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage |
| Fall | 6 to 18 ft | midday & dawn | Secondary point (8 ft) | Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft | midday | Secondary point (8 ft) | Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 31 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Blue Goose Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Blue Goose Lake is about 45 ft (14 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Ontario MNRF survey of 1960, a decades-old survey (an MNRF lake survey).
Anglers target northern pike on Blue Goose Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for northern pike in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For northern pike, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Blue Goose Lake is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Heron Lake 0 mi · Widgeon Lake 1 mi · Eagle Lake 1 mi · Bittern Lake 1 mi · Pintail Lake 1 mi · Kingfisher Lake 1 mi · Cardinal Lake 2 mi · Canvasback Lake 3 mi · Redhead Lake 3 mi · Scaup Lake 3 mi · Robin Lake 3 mi · Pheasant Lake 4 mi
See how Blue Goose Lake stacks up: best northern pike lakes in Ontario
More water nearby: Cochrane District fishing maps (673 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.