Moses Lake
About Moses Lake
Moses Lake is an 824-acre lake near Millerville in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 32 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 16 feet, and has roughly 4.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 15.6 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 17, based on 6 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Moses Lake
- 824 acres, up to 32 feet deep, near Millerville
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 15.6 feet — very clear
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 824 acres
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Average depth
- 16 ft
- Shoreline
- 4.5 mi
- Water clarity
- 15.6 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 393 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 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 17
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 17
- Years of record
- 6
- Earliest
- April 4, 2007
- Latest
- May 1, 2022
- Most recent
- May 1, 2022
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 Moses Lake?
Moses Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Millerville. It covers 824 acres and reaches 32 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moses Lake?
Moses Lake covers 824 acres with about 4.5 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 32 feet and its average depth is about 16 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moses Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth 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 Moses Lake?
Yes. Moses Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Moses Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moses 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 Moses Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Moses Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Moses Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 17, from 6 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is April 4, 2007 and the latest is May 1, 2022.
Does Moses Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Moses Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.