The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Goose Lake
Emmons County, North Dakota · about 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
33°F water, ice 50% cover, windy Friday (18 mph SE).
About Goose Lake
Goose Lake is a lake in Emmons County, North Dakota, covering about 1,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2 miles with roughly 7.3 miles of shoreline. At about 1,870 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Napoleon, is about 11 miles east. Bismarck, the nearest city, is about 40 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,870 ft
- County
- Emmons County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Slow
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 23 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 17 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
Lakes like Goose Lake in North Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 33°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 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.
Ice
Partly frozen · About 50% ice cover
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:39 am · sunset 5:08 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Goose Lake
- Napoleonabout 11 mi east
- Steeleabout 21 mi north
- Lintonabout 21 mi southwest
- Bismarcknearest city, about 40 mi northwest
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Questions about Goose Lake
What fish are in Goose Lake?
Lakes like Goose Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch 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 1,220 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Goose Lake?
Napoleon is about 11 miles east; Steele is about 21 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Goose Lake today?
The surface was about 33°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.
