Cook County · lake · 26 acres
Goose Lake
Goose Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
81°
66°
12 mph
56%
Sat
Showers
71°
67°
21 mph
87%
Sun
Drizzle
73°
63°
18 mph
45%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rock Lake2.7 mi
- Sawmill Creek3.0 mi
- Bruce Lake4.0 mi
- Pathways Pond4.0 mi
- Long Run4.9 mi
- Blackhawk Pond4.2 mi
- Whalon Lake4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Lake Strini5.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Goose Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Goose Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Goose Lake?+
Goose Lake is a lake in Cook County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.