Mooney Lake
About Mooney Lake
Mooney Lake is a 124-acre lake near Medina in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Mooney Lake
- 124 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Medina
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 124 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.9 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 124 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
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Mooney Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mooney Lake?
Mooney Lake is in Hennepin County, Minnesota, near Medina. It covers 124 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Mooney Lake?
Mooney Lake covers 124 acres with about 2.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Mooney Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Mooney Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Mooney Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Mooney Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Mooney 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.
Does Mooney Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Mooney Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.