Goose Lake Fishing
Modoc County, CDFW Northern Region.
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Photo, nearby stand in for Goose Lake: User:bobjgalindo, CC BY-SA 3.0
Goose Lake from an angler’s seat
The lake called Goose Lake lies in Modoc County and falls in the CDFW Northern Region. About 31 miles separate it from Alturas, the nearest town.
The lake has no mapped launch, so nearby ramps are listed below.
Where boats go in on Goose Lake
Where to put in near Goose Lake
- Green Springs Boating Siteboat launch, free, 10 miles southwest
- Lily Lake Boating Siteboat launch, free, 12 miles east
- Cave Lake Boating Siteboat launch, free, 12 miles east
DBW Boating Facilities, USFS recreation sites and OpenStreetMap slipways, checked October 2026.
What you may keep at Goose Lake
Special regulations naming Goose Lake:
- Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. 0 trout7.50(b)(52)
| Species | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black bass | 5 a day | 12 in minimum | All year |
| Trout | 5 a day | none | All year |
| Striped bass | 2 a day | 18 in minimum | All year except closures in special regulations |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 a day | none | All year, except closures under district or special regulations |
| Catfish | no limit | none | All year, except closures under special regulations |
| Kokanee and inland salmon | 5 a day | none | All year |
CDFW places Goose Lake in the Sierra District.
CDFW 2026 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026. All California limits.
Neighbor lakes compared with Goose Lake
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Elevation (ft) | Launches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Lake | 0 | |||
| Briles Reservoir | 12 miles south | 17.5 | 4,500 | 0 |
| Lily Lake, Modoc County | 12 miles east | 6,000 | 1 | |
| Cave Lake | 12 miles east | 5.2 | 6,642 | 1 |
| Annie Lake | 17 miles east | 49 | 5,040 | 0 |
| Janes Reservoir | 18 miles west | 2 |
The ground around Goose Lake
More still water near Goose Lake
- Briles Reservoir12 miles south
- Lily Lake, Modoc County12 miles east
- Cave Lake12 miles east
- Annie Lake17 miles east
- Janes Reservoir18 miles west
License counters by Goose Lake
- Davis Creek Mercantilelicense agent, 14 miles
Towns ringing Goose Lake
- Alturas31 miles
Counties holding Goose Lake
- Modoc Countyseat: Alturas
The fish of Goose Lake
Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Steven G. Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Things to know before Goose Lake
Where does Goose Lake lie in California?
In Modoc County, about 31 miles from Alturas.
How large is Goose Lake on the CDFW entry?
Size is not listed by CDFW.
Is Goose Lake open to trailered boats?
None is mapped on the water; see the nearby ramps.
What can I catch at Goose Lake?
Species are not on file.
Are fish planted in Goose Lake?
No current plants are on record.
Do statewide limits apply at Goose Lake?
Sat. preceding Memorial Day through the last day in Feb. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used. 0 trout.
Is Goose Lake open to anglers with no California license?
A California sport fishing license from age 16; resident annual is $64.54.
What is the water level at Goose Lake?
No reservoir station is matched.
Is bait sold near Goose Lake?
No listed shop within 25 miles; stock up before you leave town.
Head up to Goose Lake
The license page lists every California limit.