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

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

| | [Moosehead Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carlton-county/moosehead-lake) | [Big Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carlton-county/big-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 64/100 | 62/100 |
| Nearest town | Moose Lake | Sawyer |
| Surface area | 279 acres | 526 acres |
| Max depth | 18 ft | 25 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.2 mi | 8.1 mi |
| Water clarity | 4.4 ft | 13.2 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 14 | 9 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed |
| Stocked | No | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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