---
type: lake
name: "Moccasin Lake"
county: "Cass"
nearest_town: "Hackensack"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 272
max_depth_ft: 95
latitude: 46.99271
longitude: -94.36346
lake_score: 67
dnr_lake_id: "11029600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/moccasin-lake
---

# Moccasin Lake

Lake in Cass County, Minnesota, near Hackensack

- **Surface Area**: 272 acres
- **Max Depth**: 95 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.1 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 22 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 67/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Moccasin Lake is a 272-acre lake near Hackensack in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 95 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 22 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. Special fishing regulations apply to black crappie, largemouth bass, and sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 10
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Black Crappie**: Daily limit five.
- **Largemouth Bass**: Catch-and-release only.
- **Sunfish**: Daily limit five.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Nearby Lakes

- [Man Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/man-lake) - 1.7 miles, 491 acres
- [Barnum Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/barnum-lake) - 2 miles, 151 acres
- [Baby Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/baby-lake) - 2 miles, 737 acres
- [Pine Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/pine-lake) - 2.4 miles, 261 acres
- [McKeown Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/mckeown-lake) - 2.7 miles, 168 acres
- [Kid Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/kid-lake) - 2.9 miles, 168 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.99271,-94.36346)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=11029600)
- [All lakes in Cass County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/cass-county/moccasin-lake)*