---
type: lake
name: "Moose Lake"
county: "Lake"
nearest_town: "Ely"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 1301
max_depth_ft: 65
latitude: 47.9949
longitude: -91.5069
lake_score: 71
dnr_lake_id: "38064400"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/moose-lake
---

# Moose Lake

Lake in Lake County, Minnesota, near Ely

- **Surface Area**: 1,301 acres
- **Max Depth**: 65 ft
- **Shoreline**: 21.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 12.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 71/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Moose Lake is a 1,301-acre lake near Ely in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 65 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 21.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.6 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the US Forest Service. BSA Northern Tier Charles L Sommers Canoe Base is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: US Forest Service
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 10
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Carry-In Access, Campground

### Campgrounds

- BSA Northern Tier Charles L Sommers Canoe Base

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Burbot, Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Wind Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/wind-lake) - 1.9 miles, 926 acres
- [Jasper Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/jasper-lake) - 2.7 miles, 175 acres
- [Newfound Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/newfound-lake) - 3.3 miles, 643 acres
- [Ojibway Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/ojibway-lake) - 3.5 miles, 367 acres
- [Manomin Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/manomin-lake) - 3.6 miles, 409 acres
- [Wood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county/wood-lake) - 3.8 miles, 617 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.9949,-91.5069)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=38064400)
- [All lakes in Lake County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lake-county)

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