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Anderson Goose Lake

Lake fishing  Iowa · 06:07 - 20:34

Anderson Goose Lake is a lake in Iowa. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
80°
Mon
74%
79°
Tue
74%
77°
Wed
74%
71°
Thu
77%
79°
Best day
Fri
77%
84°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
75°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
29.92 inHg → stable
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:22–07:22 Day 07:22–19:19 Dusk 19:19–21:19

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:29–04:29 Major period 14:29–16:29 Minor period 21:00–22:30 Minor period 08:27–09:57

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
69°
11:00
72°
12:00
74°
13:00
76°
14:00
77°
15:00
78°
16:00
79°
17:00
78°
18:00
77°
19:00
75°
20:00
73°
21:00
71°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
39%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
39%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
39%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
35%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Anderson Goose Lake or Goose Lake or Anderson Lake are the names of a natural glacial lake located in Hamilton County, Iowa, close to Jewell Junction. It is an important waterfowl habitat. It is a National Natural Landmark designated in 1975.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Anderson Goose Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

Do you need a fishing license at Anderson Goose Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Anderson Goose Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Anderson Goose Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 40%.