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Frequently Asked Questions About Moose Lake, MN
- How big is Moose Lake?
- How deep is Moose Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Moose Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Moose Lake area?
- Are there topographical lake maps available Moose Lake?
- Are there boat launches on Moose Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Moose Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Moose Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Moose Lake?
How big is Moose Lake?
How deep is Moose Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Moose Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Moose Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Moose Lake?
Are there boat launches on Moose Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Moose Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Moose Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Moose Lake (D.O.W. # 04-0011-00) is a 658-acre lake with a maximum depth of 71 feet located six miles north of Pennington in eastern Beltrami County. There are a moderate number of lake homes, cabins, and three resorts on Moose Lake with the remainder of the shoreline consisting of bog and wetland complexes. There is a public access consisting of a concrete boat ramp and parking for about six trucks/trailers located on the east shoreline off of Damon Lake Road. Moose Lake is managed for Walleye, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike. Statewide fishing regulations apply to all species (no special regulations).
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has classified Minnesota lakes based on similarities in lake basin (depth, size) and water chemistry (alkalinity, water clarity). Moose Lake is in lake class 25. The following discussion makes comparisons between Moose Lake and other class 25 lakes in the state. Other Bemidji area lakes in this class include Pimushe Lake, Turtle River Lake, and Lake Itasca.
The 2016 Walleye catch rate of 2.56/gill net was near the median for class 25 lakes (3/gill net), an improvement from 1.44/gill net in the 2011 assessment. This is good news since Walleye management has been a challenge in recent years. Walleye fry stocking which had provided a good fishery for years had become less effective. A management plan revision following the 2011 assessment switched to a more aggressive fingerling stocking program. Young Walleye from recent fingerling stockings (8 to 16 inches in length) accounted for 56% of the catch. Walleye captured averaged 17.3 inches in length and 2.06 lbs/fish, which is above the median (1.68 lbs/fish) for class 25 lakes. The largest Walleye captured was 26.22 inches in length.
The Bluegill catch rate of 36.11/trap net was near the top of the range found in similar lakes (5.61/trap net - 42.27/trap net). Bluegill captured averaged 6.22 inches in length and 0.18 lbs/fish which is equal to the median average size for class 25 lakes. Few Bluegill captured exceeded 8 inches in length, with the largest Bluegill measuring 8.62 inches in length.
Black Crappie catch rates fell within the normal range for class 25 lakes (0.89/trap net). The average size of 8.71 inches in length and 0.35 lbs/fish was similar to the median average size for class 25 lakes (0.33 lbs/fish).
Moose Lake Northern Pike numbers have been well above the typical range for class 25 lakes (3.13/gill net - 8.50/gill net) for the past several assessments. Over-abundant pike populations tend to be dominated by smaller fish that increase competition for food resources for all species in the lake. The 2016 Northern Pike catch rate of 13.56/gill net showed some improvement from 18.56/gill net in the 2011 assessment but was still well above what fisheries managers would like to see. It is likely that high pike abundance has had an impact on both walleye and perch abundance. The average size of 20.67 inches in length and 1.97 lbs/fish is similar to the average median size of 2.01 lbs/fish for similar lakes. Eighteen percent of the catch exceeded 24 inches in length.
The 2016 Yellow Perch catch rate of 3.89/gill net was just within the range found in similar lakes (2.50/gill net - 24.17/gill net). The average size of 6.35 inches in length and 0.11 lbs/fish was also just within the range found in similar lakes (0.10 lbs/fish - 0.18 lbs/fish). The largest Yellow Perch captured measured 7.95 inches in length.
Other species of fish captured in the 2016 assessment were Largemouth Bass, Pumpkinseed, White Sucker, Rock Bass and Bullhead species.
What is the average air temp for Moose Lake?
Are there any state parks near Moose Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Moose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Pimushe Lake | 3.5 mi | 1,230 | 40 ft |
| Kitchi Lake | 4.2 mi | 1,858 | 50 ft |
| Big Rice Lake | 4.3 mi | 633 | 13 ft |
| Little Rice Lake | 4.4 mi | 123 | 26 ft |
| Webster Lake | 4.7 mi | 47 | 15 ft |
| Marie Lake | 5.6 mi | 47 | 48 ft |
| South Twin Lake | 6.4 mi | 222 | 45 ft |
| Rabideau Lake | 7.0 mi | 680 | 112 ft |
| Decker Lake | 7.2 mi | 325 | 12 ft |
| Buck Lake | 7.3 mi | 360 | 40 ft |
