Location: Circle Pines, Lake Drive and Golden Lake Road
Species present: Bluegill, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bullhead
Size: 58 acres
Lake Map: Download map
Wheelchair access: Excellent
MTC bus: None nearby
Park entrance fee: No
Restrooms: Yes
Parking: Excellent
Picnic: Yes
Grills: Yes
Playground: Yes
Other activities: Swimming beach, basketball
Agency: City of Circle Pines, Parks and Recreation
(763) 784-5898
Fishing pier: Yes
Comments: Golden lake is a very nice fishing lake and provides angling opportunities for many kinds of game fish. The lake has an electric motor only ordinance, so you can comfortably use a canoe on it without worrying about boat traffic. There is a canoe and carry-in access.
2013 Lake Survey Results:
| Location and Date |
Species |
Abundance |
Average Length (in) |
Maximum Length (in) |
| Golden |
Black Crappie |
low |
7.5 |
10.3 |
| (Anoka) |
Bluegill |
high |
6.2 |
8.0 |
| |
Hybrid Sunfish |
low |
6.7 |
6.8 |
| |
Largemouth Bass |
low |
8.7 |
9.7 |
| |
Northern Pike |
low |
29.5 |
34.1 |
| |
Black Bullhead |
low |
11.3 |
12.4 |
More information about Golden Lake
2003 Angler Survey Summary
