Moose Lake
About Moose Lake
Moose Lake is an 87-acre lake near French Lake in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2015.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the county. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 7, based on 9 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Moose Lake
- 87 acres, up to 43 feet deep, near French Lake
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the county
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 87 acres
- Max depth
- 43 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 63 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 (concrete)
Best For
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2015
- 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 7
- Years of record
- 9
- Earliest
- March 16, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- April 1, 2026
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 Moose Lake?
Moose Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near French Lake. It covers 87 acres and reaches 43 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers 87 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 43 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Moose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Moose Lake?
Yes. Moose Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the county. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
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.
When does the ice go out on Moose Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 7, from 9 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2016 and the latest is May 1, 2018.
Does Moose Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Moose Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.