The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Goodrich
Sawyer County, Wisconsin · about 1,490 acres (2.3 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Goodrich
Lake Goodrich spreads over about 1,490 acres in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 20 miles. At about 1,370 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Little Round Lake, is about 15 miles west. Duluth, the nearest city, is about 71 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 1,490 acres (2.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 20 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,370 ft
- County
- Sawyer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 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 Wisconsin mix for a lake this size: 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 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Goodrich
- Little Round Lakeabout 15 mi west
- Haywardabout 20 mi west
- Park Fallsabout 28 mi east
- Duluthnearest city, about 71 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Goodrich
What fish are in Lake Goodrich?
Lakes like Lake Goodrich 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 Lake Goodrich?
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 Lake Goodrich?
About 1,490 acres, with about 20 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Goodrich?
Little Round Lake is about 15 miles west; Hayward is about 20 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Goodrich today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Goodrich on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
