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Goose Lake

Goose Lake is a lake in North Dakota, near McIntosh County.

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Fish species in Goose Lake

Goose Lake in McIntosh County is a lake in McIntosh County, North Dakota, and covers about 1,323.8 acres, reaches about 20.8 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 8,990.8 acre-feet.

The best plan at Goose Lake in McIntosh County is to choose one arm or shoreline and work it from shallow cover to the first deep break.

Goose Lake FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for northern pike at Goose Lake in McIntosh County?

Within this midsize lake in McIntosh County, cover weed edges and shallow points with a spoon, spinnerbait, or minnow-shaped lure.

What does the 20.8 feet deepest point mean when fishing Goose Lake in McIntosh County?

Across this open water in McIntosh County, treat 20.8 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Goose Lake in McIntosh County?

On this open water in McIntosh County, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish 2025 fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish 2025 fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    North Dakota Game and Fish 2025 fishing waters

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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