Goose
Carver County, Minnesota — DOW #10008900
41 Surveys
302.16
Acres
10 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
4
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Goose. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.9 | 0.25 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 6.5 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 23.0 | — | — | 69 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 58.0 (above normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 1.45 lb | 58 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 | — | 1.19 lb | 86 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.1 – 8.0 | 0.47 lb | 2 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.22 lb | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 88.0 (normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.18 lb | 88 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 108.4 (normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.21 lb | 976 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 664.9 (above normal) | 11.5 – 132.6 | 0.12 lb | 5984 |
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | — | 18 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 184.0 (above normal) | 30.3 – 150.6 | 0.15 lb | 552 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.37 lb | 18 |
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.50 lb | 25 |
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 98.0 | — | — | 294 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.0 | 0.36 lb | 4 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1985-07-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 2.7 – 25.0 | 0.11 lb | 4 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 12.0 | — | — | 36 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.6 | 0.08 lb | 7 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 4.5 | 0.55 lb | 5 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.6 | 0.25 lb | 4 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 13.8 | 0.18 lb | 15 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.5 | 0.37 lb | 14 |
Channel Catfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 7.28 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.19 lb | 2 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 333.3 | — | 1000 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 10.3 | — | 0.08 lb | 31 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 0.64 lb | 46 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 17.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.78 lb | 158 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 196.7 | — | — | 590 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 2.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 4.9 | 0.12 lb | 26 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-08-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.2 – 20.5 | 0.53 lb | 1 |
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Cabin Fever Sporting Goods
Victoria, MN
★ 4.8Ken's Bait Service
Chaska, MN
★ 3.9Old Carver Bait and Tackle
Carver, MN
★ 4.8Pro Fishing Supply
Waconia, MN
★ 4.4AI Fish Report
Shakopee, MN
Albion Acres Bait
Annandale, MN
★ 5All Seasons Sports
Delano, MN
★ 4.8Big B's Bait & Tackle
Plymouth, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Goose. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Goose
- Weather forecast for Goose — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 44.8875°N, 93.8415°W — Get Directions
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- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.