Moose Lake
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake is a 132-acre lake near Debs in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 61 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in.
Plan Your Visit to Moose Lake
- 132 acres, up to 61 feet deep, near Debs
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 132 acres
- Max depth
- 61 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 99 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 7
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Debs. It covers 132 acres and reaches 61 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers 132 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 61 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moose Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Moose Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moose Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Moose Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Moose Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.