Goose Lake - Stanchfield

Chisago County, Minnesota

Goose Lake is in Stanchfield and Harris, Minnesota, under 60 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 70 miles away, and the Cambridge Medical Center is under 15 miles away.

Residents can shop in the nearby town of Cambridge, which features stores like Target and Menards. Be sure to grab a bite to eat at Cambridge Bar and Grill or Every Day Cafe.

Life on the Water

Goose Lake is 719 acres in size, with a maximum depth of 55 feet. The lake contains almost eight miles of shoreline, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have docks, but there are two public access points available.

Anglers can expect to find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, burbot, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, sunfish, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, common carp, white sucker, central mudminnow, common shiner, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, and tadpole madtom.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or waterfront property, Goose Lake is an excellent choice.