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 |
