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Fishing Lower Goose Creek Reservoir: what the data says
1,006-acre reservoir near Cassia. The lake tops out around 19 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 19 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 5 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 19 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 5 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 4 to 19 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Steelhead fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
In spring, steelhead run shallow here, mostly 3 to 19 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 15 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for summer steelhead. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a orange dodger + fly high in the column or a thin spoon off boards gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon or spinner at the mouths, Jig + waxworm under float |
| Summer | 2 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Orange dodger + fly high in the column, Thin spoon off boards |
| Fall | 3 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Spinner (silver/blue), Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft | midday | Float jig (black/purple), Bead rig |
Chinook Salmon fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
In spring, chinook salmon run shallow here, mostly 2 to 19 ft. Summer fish stay in 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 19 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 16 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a flasher + fly (green/white) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (orange/gold), Stickbait off planer boards |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Flasher + fly (green/white), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 4 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | J-plug (glow), Flasher + fly |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday | Small spoon on a slow troll, Stickbait deep |
Coho Salmon fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: coho salmon sit in 2 to 19 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish hold in 6 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for summer coho salmon. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a dodger + fly or a medium spoon above the thermocline gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Small orange dodger + peanut fly, Thin spoon (orange/silver) |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + fly, Medium spoon above the thermocline |
| Fall | 4 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Spinner (chartreuse) |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday | Small spoon, slow troll |
Walleye fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: walleye sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 19 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 16 ft, rated prime for winter walleye. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A crawler harness on bottom bouncer or a deep crankbait (trolled) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk & dawn | 1/8 oz jig + minnow, Hair jig |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dusk & dawn | Crawler harness on bottom bouncer, Deep crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft | dusk & night | Jigging rap, Jig + big minnow |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | dusk & dawn | Jigging spoon + minnow head, Rattle bait |
Channel Catfish fishing at Lower Goose Creek Reservoir
Start shallow in spring: channel catfish sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 6 to 19 ft, and by winter most fish are in 6 to 19 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in winter. Best bite is after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | night & dusk | |
| Fall | 6 to 19 ft | dusk | |
| Winter | 6 to 19 ft | midday |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 16 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Lower Goose Creek Reservoir?
Lower Goose Creek Reservoir is about 19 ft (6 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 Lower Goose Creek Reservoir?
Anglers target walleye, channel catfish, rainbow trout, chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead on Lower Goose Creek Reservoir.
Where is the best fishing spot on Lower Goose Creek Reservoir?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for steelhead in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Lower Goose Creek Reservoir?
For rainbow 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.
Nearby waters
Cedar Creek Reservoir · Magic Reservoir · Stone Reservoir · American Falls Reservoir · Anderson Ranch Reservoir · Perkins Lake
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