Moosehorn Lake
About Moosehorn Lake
Moosehorn Lake is a 66-acre lake near Hovland in Cook County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.8 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 1 fish species here, including splake. 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 2025.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Moosehorn Lake
- 66 acres, up to 9 feet deep, near Hovland
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: splake
- Average water clarity around 4.8 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 66 acres
- Max depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 2 mi
- Water clarity
- 4.8 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 66 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
- A trout and salmon stamp is required to fish designated trout lakes or to keep trout
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
- 1
- Game fish
- 1
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- No
- 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 Moosehorn Lake?
Moosehorn Lake is in Cook County, Minnesota, near Hovland. It covers 66 acres and reaches 9 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moosehorn Lake?
Moosehorn Lake covers 66 acres with about 2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moosehorn Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Splake. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moosehorn Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Moosehorn Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moosehorn 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 Moosehorn Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Moosehorn Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.