Burbot fishing at Goose Lake

In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 85 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 72 ft, rated prime for summer burbot. Best bite is after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Goose Lake

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 8 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 38 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.

Lake Whitefish fishing at Goose Lake

Start shallow in spring: lake whitefish sit in 15 to 45 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 85 ft, and winter fish settle into 25 to 70 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 72 ft, rated prime for summer lake whitefish. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon covers the summer program.

How deep is Goose Lake?

Goose Lake is about 85 ft (26 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Goose Lake?

Anglers target rainbow trout, lake whitefish, burbot on Goose Lake.

Where is the best fishing spot on Goose Lake?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 72 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Goose Lake?

For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.