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type: compare
title: "Moosehead Lake vs Little Hanging Horn Lake"
county: "Carlton"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/moosehead-lake-vs-little-hanging-horn-lake
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# Moosehead Lake vs Little Hanging Horn 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) | [Little Hanging Horn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carlton-county/little-hanging-horn-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Nearest town | Moose Lake | Barnum |
| Surface area | 279 acres | 114 acres |
| Max depth | 18 ft | 70 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.2 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Water clarity | 4.4 ft | 10 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) |
| Fish species | 14 | 9 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | No | No |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | Eurasian watermilfoil |

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