For some reason, Chisago Counties lakes come in pairs or chains! The Goose Lake chain is seen as both. Upper Goose Lake is a bowl shaped lake that reaches a maximum depth of about 5' according to the DNR. It is joined to the Southern or Lower Goose Lake by the Goose Lake Narrows. Public access is only available through this upper lake, through a little known public ramp operated by the DNR.
Lower Goose is quite the change, with holes up to 52' and structures that support some great walleye fishing. With lower pressure than surrounding lakes with better access, Goose is somewhat of a local "hands off" treasure. Residents don't like to hear it talked about, and reports are few and far between.
Lower Goose Lake is joined to even smaller Rabour and Mandall Lakes, both known for awesome crappies in the winter fishing season. There is a public access on Rabour, little used during the summer months. The access up to the larger lakes is tenous and narrow, not something you want to chance in a jet boat!
A voluntary lake association on the lake consists of residents who are concerned with keeping the lake free of the weed invasion seen throughout the state.
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