Moran Lake
About Moran Lake
Moran Lake is a 101-acre lake near Park Rapids in Hubbard County, Minnesota. It reaches 15 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 13 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. 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 2017.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Ice typically goes out around April 19, based on 14 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Moran Lake
- 101 acres, up to 15 feet deep, near Park Rapids
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 13 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 101 acres
- Max depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 13 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 105 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 (gravel or earth)
Best For
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2017
- 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 19
- Years of record
- 14
- Earliest
- March 27, 2010
- Latest
- May 4, 2022
- Most recent
- April 3, 2024
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 Moran Lake?
Moran Lake is in Hubbard County, Minnesota, near Park Rapids. It covers 101 acres and reaches 15 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moran Lake?
Moran Lake covers 101 acres with about 3.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moran Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moran Lake?
Yes. Moran Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Moran Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moran 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 Moran Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Moran Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Moran Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 19, from 14 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 27, 2010 and the latest is May 4, 2022.