Fishing Wild Goose Lake, Polk County, WI

Join me as I hit the water on Wild Goose Lake, a hidden gem tucked away in northwest Wisconsin. This shallow, peaceful lake is perfect for a laid-back day chasing bass, pike, and panfish—and it’s a great spot for both beginners and seasoned anglers. 📍 Lake Stats: Size: ~190 acres Max Depth: 12 feet (avg ~8 ft) Fish Species: Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, and other panfish Lake Type: Shallow seepage lake with a mostly soft, mucky bottom Access: Public boat landing available 🎣 Whether you’re casting along the weed edges or working the deeper pockets, this lake is known for steady action—especially if you're targeting panfish or bass. 💡 Fun Fact: Wild Goose Lake is considered a “seepage lake,” meaning it doesn’t have major rivers flowing in or out. Because of this, water levels and fish populations can fluctuate, and the lake can even experience occasional winter fish kills—but it still rebounds and produces consistent fishing year after year. If you enjoy quiet lakes, consistent bites, and classic Wisconsin fishing vibes, this one’s worth checking out. Hot lure on this lake: https://amzn.to/494jMUo My recommended boat trailer guide: https://bullseyequickload.com/ My recommended Lithium Battery: https://www.redodopower.com/?ref=GOMI... If you are enjoying these videos, or would like to suggest a lake for me to review, please let me know in the comments, or email me at: [email protected] Thank you so much for watching. This description may contain affiliate links. If you choose to click the links above, you will be helping to support Go Midwest Fishing, and it costs you nothing extra to do so. It is very much appreciated.