Kayaking Goose Lake

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.

Map of Goose Lake .

  
 
 
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