Goodman Lake Impoundment Fishing in Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Look for Goodman Lake Impoundment in the Itasca County part of Minnesota. Beyond the shoreline you have lake country bush. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Itasca County list. Cohasset sits 28 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Fargo is 150 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Goodman Lake Impoundment

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged across Itasca County include yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Anyone new to Goodman Lake Impoundment should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 66°F in July and bottom out at 4°F in January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Goodman Lake Impoundment runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. LaCroix Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Goodman Lake Impoundment, the notice at the access point is the final word.