Gooseneck Lake
Gooseneck Lake is a small, clear lake in Hiawatha National Forest, east of Rapid River in Delta County. It has a Forest Service campground and is known for walleye, bass and northern pike.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Gooseneck Lake back-in boat launchRampPublic back-in launch near campsite 1 in the national forest campground.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Gooseneck Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Gooseneck Lake ↗Local tips
- The lake is small and busy in summer with pontoons and ski boats, so fish early or late.
- Clear water favors light line and natural baits.
- Cottages and private land ring parts of the shore, so stay at the launch or campground area.
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