Goose Lake Fishing
A 94,292-acre Oregon lake in Lake County, shared across a state line.
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Getting your bearings on Goose Lake
Summed by GNIS name, the outline pieces of Goose Lake come to around 94,292 acres in Lake County. Oregon holds near 33% of the outline, and a neighbouring state the remainder. Its boat access is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The nearest Census place is Lakeview, about 17 miles off.
Boaters can pick from 1 open launch site on the OSMB map. The 2026 booklet prints 1 water-specific rule for it. It sits in the Southeast Zone tables.
BLM Oregon hydrography lake outlines (NHD), summed by GNIS name (layer), read November 2, 2026.; launch managers from the Oregon State Marine Board launch layer; Census 2023 places.
Fish to chase at Goose Lake
ODFW maps these fish as using Goose Lake; a mapped species is habitat use, not a catch report.
Habitat records behind Goose Lake
| Fish | Use ODFW records | Origin | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose lake sucker | rearing | native local | DocObsFish |
| Redband trout | forage migrate overwinter | native local | DocObsFish |
| Tui chub | resident multiple uses | native local | DocObsFish |
ODFW Fish Habitat Distribution layers (ODFW ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; a mapped species is habitat use ODFW records, not a catch report.
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- Goose Lake State Park1 lane, hand carry launch; parking, restrooms, hand launch; Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Oregon State Marine Board Boating Access Sites layer (OSMB ArcGIS), read November 2, 2026; status as OSMB publishes it.
Bag limits that apply at Goose Lake
Goose Lake appears in the Southeast Zone section of the 2026 booklet.
| Species | Daily limit as printed | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum | Lakes: Open all year. Streams: Open all year, unless noted under Exceptions. |
| Kokanee | 10 per day unless noted under Exceptions. | Open all year. |
| Salmon and Steelhead | see the ODFW booklet | Closed to angling for salmon and steelhead. |
| Bass | Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession unless noted under Exceptions. No limit in the southwest corner of the Southeast Zone. Streams: No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Bluegill, Catfish, Crappie, Other Sunfish, Walleye, and Yellow Perch | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Whitefish, Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow, Carp, Chub, Sculpin, and other. | No limit. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
| Sturgeon | Catch-and-release only. | Lakes and Reservoirs: Open all year. Streams: Open during trout season. |
How the rules at Goose Lake differ from the zone
| Water as printed | Species | Rule | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Lake | trout | 1 rainbow trout per day, 15 inch minimum length. | p. 62 |
Water exceptions as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (booklet PDF; printed page shown), read November 2, 2026. In-season changes from ODFW override them.
Where Goose Lake crosses a border
The Oregon booklet covers the Oregon share of Goose Lake; the other share follows its own state.
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (Southeast Zone page), read November 2, 2026.
Where Goose Lake ranks among close lakes
Of the five closest Oregon lakes with pages, Drews Reservoir is the largest at about 4,694 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Kind | OSMB launches | Stocking weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Lake | 94,292 | lake | 1 | 0 | |
| Dog Lake | 17 miles northwest | 208 | lake | 2 | 0 |
| Junipers Reservoir | 18 miles north | 154 | reservoir | 0 | 0 |
| Drews Reservoir | 20 miles northwest | 4,694 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Cottonwood Reservoir (Lake County) | 22 miles north | 460 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
| Lucky Reservoir | 25 miles northeast | 28 | reservoir | 1 | 0 |
BLM outlines, the OSMB launch layer and the ODFW stocking schedule; read November 2, 2026.
What surrounds Goose Lake for anglers
Other still water within reach of Goose Lake
- Dog Lake17 miles northwest
- Junipers Reservoir18 miles north
- Drews Reservoir20 miles northwest
- Cottonwood Reservoir (Lake County)22 miles north
- Lucky Reservoir25 miles northeast
Towns within striking range of Goose Lake
- Lakeview17 miles
County pages that include Goose Lake
- Lake Countyseat: Lakeview
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Picture key to the fish of Goose Lake
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Goose Lake: what Oregon anglers want to know
How do I locate Goose Lake on an Oregon map?
You will find it in Lake County, about 17 miles from Lakeview.
Is Goose Lake large water?
Close to 94,292 acres on the NHD outline, about 33% of it in Oregon.
How many OSMB launches reach Goose Lake?
OSMB shows just Goose Lake State Park.
What species does ODFW map in Goose Lake?
Named species: goose lake sucker, rainbow trout and tui chub.
What may an Oregon angler keep from Goose Lake?
Trout: Lakes: 5 per day, 3 daily limits in possession. Streams: 2 per day, 3 daily limits in possession; 8-inch minimum. Read the exception table as well.
Does a visitor from out of state need an Oregon license at Goose Lake?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; salmon, steelhead, sturgeon and halibut go on a Combined Angling Tag ($69 resident).
Is shore fishing possible at Goose Lake?
No mapped shore site sits on it; launch areas and parks may allow bank fishing.
Where do Oregon anglers buy gear for Goose Lake?
We list no shop near enough to name; plan ahead.
Plan a morning on Goose Lake
Licenses, endorsements and water exceptions are on the regulations page.