Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Gooseneck Lake fishing
Gooseneck Lake fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Rock bass, Bluegill, Yellow perch, and 2 more. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1980, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Rock bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern pike, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.
- Last stocked
- June 22, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 1980
- Species stocked
- 1 (+8 also recorded)
- Surface acres
- 127.5
Fish at Gooseneck Lake
Around the dates Gooseneck Lake is stocked, Open-Meteo's 2016-2025 archive puts mean air temperature at 62°F in June, 67.5°F in July, 60.2°F in September. That is air temperature at these coordinates, not water temperature. Open-Meteo
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last June 22, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth bass species guide
Smallmouth bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth bass species guide
Northern pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern pike species guide
Rock bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock bass species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Yellow perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow perch species guide Bullhead Confirmed present
Sunfish Confirmed present
Gooseneck Lake offers a fishery for walleye, large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, and northern pike. However, Gooseneck Lake is an extremely busy lake, with pontoon boats, jet skis, and water skiers often seen and heard on the lake, which might affect fishing conditions. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Gooseneck Lake is stocked
About 376 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1980
1,790
Fish stocked in 2011
5,215
Fish stocked in 2012
5,176
Fish stocked in 2013
3,937
Fish stocked in 2015
5,250
Fish stocked in 2017
5,285
Fish stocked in 2019
5,545
Fish stocked in 2021
5,245
Fish stocked in 2024
5,245
Fish stocked in 2026
5,243
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | Walleye | 5,243 | – | report |
| June 18, 2024 | Walleye | 5,245 | – | report |
| June 22, 2021 | Walleye | 5,245 | – | report |
| June 26, 2019 | Walleye | 5,545 | – | report |
| June 20, 2017 | Walleye | 5,285 | – | report |
| June 24, 2015 | Walleye | 5,250 | – | report |
| July 3, 2013 | Walleye | 3,937 | – | report |
| June 5, 2012 | Walleye | 5,176 | – | report |
| June 29, 2011 | Walleye | 5,215 | – | report |
| September 2, 1980 | Walleye | 1,790 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Facilities
- camping
Improved public boat access next to site #1 of the Hiawatha National Forest's Gooseneck Lake Campsites, off FR 2218 north of County Road 442. No drinking water. Cottages ring most of the lake and it gets busy with pontoons, jet skis and water skiers.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Gooseneck Lake
Gooseneck Lake is an extremely busy lake, with private lands and cottages surrounding most of this 123 acre lake. Pontoon boats, jet skis, and water skiers can be seen and heard on the lake. (fs.usda.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Gooseneck Lake?
Fishing Gooseneck Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked June 22, 2026. Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Rock bass, plus 4 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Gooseneck Lake stocked?
Last stocked June 22, 2026. It is stocked about 0.2 times a year since 1980, most often in June and July. About 376 reported fish per acre, 6th most of 8 lakes in Delta County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 37 years between 1980 and 2026.
How do you get on Gooseneck Lake?
Facilities include camping. Improved public boat access next to site #1 of the Hiawatha National Forest's Gooseneck Lake Campsites, off FR 2218 north of County Road 442. No drinking water. Cottages ring most of the lake and it gets busy with pontoons, jet skis and water skiers.