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type: compare
title: "Echo Lake vs Moosehead Lake"
county: "Carlton"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/echo-lake-vs-moosehead-lake
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# Echo Lake vs Moosehead Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Carlton County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Echo Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carlton-county/echo-lake) | [Moosehead Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carlton-county/moosehead-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 73/100 | 64/100 |
| Nearest town | Moose Lake | Moose Lake |
| Surface area | 108 acres | 279 acres |
| Max depth | 47 ft | 18 ft |
| Shoreline | 2.8 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 13 ft | 4.4 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 10 | 14 |
| Game fish | Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | No | No |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/echo-lake-vs-moosehead-lake)*