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MAZONIA #6 - GOOSE LAKE
Lake Information
County: Grundy
Acreage: 10
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? Trolling Motor Only
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
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There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2021 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
350 |
Additional information for stocking on Mazonia 6 - Goose Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Poor | Bluegill catch rates severely declined in 2020 and were at extremely poor levels. However, the proportion of adult fish both over 6 inches increased and one Bluegill over 8 inches was captured. Body condition was good for all size groups. | |
Fair | Channel catfish are stocked on a rotational basis to augment the population as natural reproduction and recruitment are suspected to be low. Harvestable-size Channel Catfish are likely removed as they are caught. | |
Poor | Very few Crappie have ever been collected from Goose Lake but it is likely to support a small population. That fishery would not be considered noteworthy. | |
Poor | Largemouth Bass catch rates declined in the 2020 survey, as did the proportion of adult fish over 12 inches. Legal sized fish were absent from the survey (largest fish collected was 14.5 in). Body condition (plumpness) was substandard for most size groups suggesting limited forage | |
Good | Yellow Bullheads have historically been fairly prominent in most surveys and are an underutilized resource. | |
Location: Goose Lake (Lake #6) is located within the Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area North Unit, 3 miles southwest of Braidwood in Grundy County on Illinois Route 53 and Huston Road.
Description: Goose Lake is one of the smaller impoundments in the Mazonia North Unit at 9.8 surface acres. Due to its proximity to the main access road, it receives a fair amount of bank fishing pressure. Under normal water level conditions, Goose Lake is isolated from other lakes. However, higher water levels facilitate boat access to a smaller interior pond. Shoreline access is limited by extensive stands of tall reed grass but more of the shoreline is assessable on Goose Lake than most others. Goose Lake has a primitive, one-lane gravel boat ramp and adjacent parking area. Goose Lake is closed to fishing during upland game and waterfowl season. Following the completion of the hunting seasons, it reopens for ice fishing dependent upon ice conditions.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Goose Lake is surveyed biennially. Fish stocking has included Channel Catfish and Smallmouth Bass (discontinued due to poor results). No special mercury advisory or other contaminant-related consumption advisories pertain.
Additional Lake Information: Trolling motor only.
Additional Site-Specific fishing regulations:
All Fish Species: 2 Pole and Line Fishing Only
Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15" Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Creel
Black, White, or Hybrid Crappie:10 Fish Daily Creel Limit
Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Creel Limit
Contact Information: Mazonia/Braidwood State Fish & Wildlife Area 815-237-0063IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Seth Love630-360-4772
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