The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Goose Lake
Mohave County, Arizona · about 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
73°F water, windy Friday (21 mph S).
About Goose Lake
Goose Lake is a lake in Mohave County, Arizona, covering about 2,200 acres.
It stretches about 6.8 miles end to end with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 460 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Golden Shores, is about 1.4 miles east. The closest city is Lake Havasu City, about 20 miles away.
- Size
- About 2,200 acres (3.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 460 ft
- County
- Mohave County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 am bestsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Arizona mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 73°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 5:33 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Goose Lake
- Golden Shoresabout 1.4 mi east
- Needlesabout 5.5 mi northwest
- Willow Valleyabout 7.2 mi northwest
- Mohave Valleyabout 7.8 mi northwest
- Lake Havasu Citynearest city, about 20 mi southeast
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Questions about Goose Lake
What fish are in Goose Lake?
Lakes like Goose Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Goose Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Goose Lake?
About 2,200 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Goose Lake?
Golden Shores is about 1.4 miles east; Needles is about 5.5 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Goose Lake today?
The surface was about 73°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Goose Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
