Tall pines hover majestically above the
shoreline on this beautiful alpine lake, which
provides a spellbinding paddle in a tranquil
atmosphere. Goose Lake is located in a
wilderness setting in the Northern Sierra Nevada
Mountains about 8-miles from the town of
Graeagle at 6300’ feet elevation. It is the
second largest lake in the Lakes Basin Area. A
few underdeveloped tent campsites are within
steps from the shore, which allows you to easily
hand launch your boat from your campsite area.
This area provides a multitude of
recreational activities, including camping,
fishing, boating, hunting, mountain biking,
horseback riding, picnicking, hiking,
backpacking, swimming, and windsurfing.
Windsurfing enthusiasts enjoy the gusty wind
conditions that commonly occur at Goose
Lake.
The clear waters are great for wildlife- and
bird watching. Birds and other wildlife can
be abundant as you explore from your canoe
or kayak. During the fall and spring. Keep a
lookout for ducks, geese, and other
migratory birds that make their way to Goose
Lake to feed before continuing on their
migratory journey. Paddle early or late in
the day, for the best birding opportunities.
There
are only a few rainbow and eastern brook
trout present at Goose Lake. The best kayak
fishing is in the month of June as soon as
the lake’s water surface has melted, but
even then, don’t be surprised if you get
skunked.