Moose Lake
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake is a 133-acre lake near Moose Lake in Carlton County, Minnesota. It reaches 67 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 23 feet, and has roughly 2.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2009.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner. Ice typically goes out around April 20, based on 12 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Moose Lake
- 133 acres, up to 67 feet deep, near Moose Lake
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 15 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 133 acres
- Max depth
- 67 ft
- Average depth
- 23 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 15 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 41 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2009
- 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.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 20
- Years of record
- 12
- Earliest
- April 6, 1998
- Latest
- May 5, 2022
- Most recent
- April 22, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake is in Carlton County, Minnesota, near Moose Lake. It covers 133 acres and reaches 67 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers 133 acres with about 2.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 67 feet and its average depth is about 23 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moose Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Moose Lake.
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?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Moose Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Moose Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 20, from 12 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 6, 1998 and the latest is May 5, 2022.