Moore Lake
About Moore Lake
Moore Lake is a 61-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 3 feet, and has roughly 2.1 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including northern pike and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2006.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Moore Lake
- 61 acres, up to 8 feet deep, near Lutsen
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 4.1 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- US Forest Service
Conditions
- Surface area
- 61 acres
- Max depth
- 8 ft
- Average depth
- 3 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.1 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 61 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
- 1 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2006
- 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 Moore Lake?
Moore Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Lutsen. It covers 61 acres and reaches 8 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moore Lake?
Moore Lake covers 61 acres with about 2.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 8 feet and its average depth is about 3 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moore Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moore Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Moore Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moore 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 Moore Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Moore Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.