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Rating depth structure for rainbow trout.
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366-acre lake near Adams. The lake tops out around 11 ft. What you see is a modeled chart: the shoreline is real, the max depth is published, and the contours between are estimated. Plan with it; don't navigate by it. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Drawn out, this is 362 acres of water rimmed by 5.3 miles of bank. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 2) — enough points and pockets to pattern. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Figure 2.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 0.4 mi at the beam. You'll find it in Adams County. The nearest mapped water is Upper Payette Lake, 8 mi to the northeast.
Come spring, look for cutthroat trout tight to the bank in 2 to 11 ft. Through summer count on 3 to 11 ft; the winter hold is 3 to 11 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 5 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (5 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 11 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Spring puts rainbow trout in skinny water — 3 to 11 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 11 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 11 ft. Summer rainbow trout concentrate at Old creek channel, a prime-rated creek channel around 6 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Old creek channel (6 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (8 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 11 ft | dawn | Break off the point (5 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Goose Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 9 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ~13" |
Source: Idaho Fish & Game stocking records, retrieved 2026-09-03.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Idaho waters are set by the Idaho Fish and Game — and special regulations can apply to Goose Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Goose Lake is about 11 ft (3 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.
Anglers target cutthroat trout, rainbow trout on Goose Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for cutthroat trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For cutthroat trout, 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.
Yes — per Idaho Fish & Game stocking records records, Goose Lake was most recently stocked Jun 24 with rainbow trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Goose Lake is regulated by the Idaho Fish and Game. Check the official Idaho regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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