Fishing at Goshorn Lake, Allegan County, Michigan

• Overview

  Goshorn Lake sits in Allegan County, out in Michigan. The ground around here is mixed woodland. The water covers some 28 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 1.0 miles on foot. It lies lower than most water we list in Michigan. The nearest town is Douglas, 2.9 miles away. After that come Fennville at 7.4 miles and Holland at 8.1 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Goshorn Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Allegan County cover alewife, rainbow smelt and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Goshorn Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 25°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. On Goshorn Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. You can launch from a ramp around half a mile away. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Silver Lake is 2.4 miles distant. What applies at Goshorn Lake may have changed since it was mapped.