Goose Lake Fishing in Lenawee County, Michigan

• Overview

  The Lenawee County end of Michigan holds Goose Lake. Around the bank it is lake country bush. Roughly 215 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 3.0 miles on foot. It ranks high for size among our Lenawee County listings. The closest town, Brooklyn, is 5.7 miles away. Ann Arbor is the closest city, 34 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Goose Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Lenawee County include bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass and black crappie. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Goose Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 22°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It holds true on Goose Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Little Goose Lake, 0.6 miles out. For Goose Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.