Golden Lake
Location: Circle Pines, Lake Drive and Golden Lake Road
Species present: Bluegill, Black crappie, Channel catfish, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Walleye, Yellow perch, Bullhead
Recent fish stocking: Channel catfish yearlings and walleye fry in 2009
Size: 58 acres
Lake Map: PDF 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. A fish survey in conducted in 2007 found good numbers of catfish, northern pike, and bluegill. It is one of the better lakes to try for channel catfish. The lake has an electric motor only ordinance, so you can comfortably use a canoe on it without worrying about boat traffic. There is an access for canoe and carry-in access. A fish survey is scheduled for 2013.
