Moose Lake
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake is an 180-acre lake near Cramer in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 6 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 5 feet, and has roughly 3.1 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 5 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2014.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Moose Lake
- 180 acres, up to 6 feet deep, near Cramer
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 180 acres
- Max depth
- 6 ft
- Average depth
- 5 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.1 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 180 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 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
- 5
- Game fish
- 4
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2014
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- 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 Moose Lake?
Moose Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Cramer. It covers 180 acres and reaches 6 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers 180 acres with about 3.1 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 6 feet and its average depth is about 5 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moose Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Moose Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Moose 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 Moose Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Moose Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.