Moccasin Lake

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Are there topographical lake maps available Moccasin Lake?

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Moccasin Lake

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What are the fishing regulations for Moccasin Lake?

There are specific fishing regulations Moccasin Lake that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?

Moccasin Lake is 243-acre lake located near Hackensack, Minnesota that has 5.45 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 95 feet. There is a US Forest Service owned concrete boat ramp on the east shore. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) has classified Minnesota lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical, and other characteristics. Moccasin Lake is in Lake Class 32; lakes in the class are generally large and irregularly shaped lakes with high percentage of waters 15 feet and shallower. The lake is primarily managed for largemouth bass and northern pike and secondarily for bluegill, black crappie, and yellow perch. Largemouth bass are abundant in Moccasin Lake. The mean length for the largemouth bass sampled by electrofishing was 14 inches and fish up to 19 inches were sampled. Currently, there is a catch-and-release only regulation for largemouth bass, which has been in effect since 1996. Since the catch-and-release regulation was implemented, the size structure has shifted to more larger fish. Northern pike are abundant in Moccasin Lake. The mean length was 19 inches, and fish up to 36 inches were captured. Other fish species that available for anglers to catch are black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.Anglers can help maintain or improve the quality of fishing by practicing selective harvest. Selective harvest allows for the harvest of smaller fish for table fare, but encourages release of medium- to large-sized fish. Releasing these fish can help maintain balance in the fish community in Moccasin Lake and provide anglers the opportunity to catch more and larger fish in the future. Shoreline areas on the land and into the shallow water provide essential habitat for fish and wildlife that live in or near Minnesota's lakes. Overdeveloped shorelines can't support the fish, wildlife, and clean water that are associated with natural undeveloped lakes. The combined effects of all lakeshore owners "fixing up" their property can destroy a lake's valuable natural shorelines.Shoreline habitat consists of aquatic plants, woody plants and natural lake bottom soils. Plants in the water and at the water's edge provide habitat, prevent erosion and absorb excess nutrients. Shrubs, trees, and woody debris such as fallen trees or limbs provide good habitat both above and below the water and should be left in place. Natural lake bottom materials like silt or gravel are more ecologically productive than pure sand trucked in for a swimming beach. A tidy lawn and a sandy beach make great spots for sunbathing and swimming but do little to provide habitat for fish and wildlife. By leaving a buffer strip of natural vegetation along the shoreline, property owners can reduce erosion, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat and travel corridors for wildlife.Only if more lakeshore owners manage their shoreline in a natural condition can fish and wildlife populations on Minnesota lakes remain healthy and abundant. More specific information on protecting or restoring shorelines and watersheds is available through the local MNDNR Fisheries office.

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