diff --git a/internal_setup.bzl b/internal_setup.bzl
index 63385c93f0..bcae1f1629 100644
--- a/internal_setup.bzl
+++ b/internal_setup.bzl
@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ def rules_python_internal_setup():
 
     go_rules_dependencies()
 
-    go_register_toolchains(version = "1.16")
+    go_register_toolchains(version = "1.17.6")
 
     gazelle_dependencies()