---
type: lake
name: "Moose Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Deer River"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1273
max_depth_ft: 61
latitude: 47.39696
longitude: -93.69171
lake_score: 67
dnr_lake_id: "31072200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/moose-lake
---

# Moose Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Deer River

- **Surface Area**: 1,273 acres
- **Max Depth**: 61 ft
- **Shoreline**: 7.3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 8.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 67/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Moose Lake is a 1,273-acre lake near Deer River in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 61 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.6 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 17 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to walleye, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 3 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the city and Minnesota DNR. Bowstring State F -orest Moose Lake and Moose Lake Campground are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 3 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: city, Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 17
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Walleye**: All from 20-24" must be immediately released. One over 24" allowed in possession.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Bowstring State F -orest Moose Lake
- Moose Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Tullibee (Cisco), Rock Bass, Bowfin, Hybrid Sunfish, Northern Sunfish, White Sucker

## Invasive Species

zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Fawn Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/fawn-lake) - 1.3 miles, 190 acres
- [Little Moose Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-moose-lake) - 1.5 miles, 289 acres
- [Deer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/deer-lake) - 1.7 miles, 4,093 acres
- [Little Deer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/little-deer-lake) - 2.2 miles, 67 acres
- [Cottonwood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/cottonwood-lake) - 2.3 miles, 133 acres
- [Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/island-lake-deer-river) - 2.9 miles, 285 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.39696,-93.69171)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31072200)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/moose-lake)*