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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Moose Lake, MN
- How big is Big Moose Lake?
- How deep is Big Moose Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Big Moose Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Big Moose Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Big Moose Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Big Moose Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Big Moose Lake?
How big is Big Moose Lake?
How deep is Big Moose Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Big Moose Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Big Moose Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Big Moose Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Big Moose Lake is located approximately 13 miles NW of Ely and is entirely within the BWCAW. This scenic lake has rugged, rocky shorelines with large boulders and broken ledgerock being common. The landscape is covered by abundant red pines.
The most common access is via the Moose River in a southerly direction off the Echo Trail (CR116). There are two portages along this route. The first is 160 rods in length and the second is 60 rods. Water levels on the river between these portages can fluctuate seasonally and are influenced by beaver activity. There are 5 designated USFS campsites surrounding the lake.
Walleye numbers in 2014 (10.0/gill net) were slightly higher than the long term average for all assessments on this lake. The average walleye sampled was 16.6 inches long and about 4 years old. Twenty-five percent of the walleye aged were older than 10 years and the oldest walleye aged was 27 years old which is the oldest walleye recorded in the area. The largest walleye sampled was 26.8 inches long.
Smallmouth bass abundance in 2014 (6.9/gill net) was about three times higher when compared to past assessments on this lake. Smallmouth averaged 15.6 inches long and about 8 or 9 years old. Sixty-six percent of the smallmouth aged were older than 10 years. The largest smallmouth sampled was 18.2 inches long.
Northern pike numbers in 2014 (8.4/gill net) were much higher than the long term average of 1.5/gill net for all assessments on this lake. The average pike sampled was 23.6 inches long and the largest pike was 28.2 inches long.
Rock bass, yellow perch and white sucker were also sampled in 2014. Rock bass numbers in 2014 (4.6/gill net) were higher than the long term average. The largest rock bass sampled was 13.2 inches long. Perch and sucker numbers were below average.
What is the average air temp for Big Moose Lake?
Are there any state parks near Big 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 Big Moose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Duck Lake | 2.5 mi | 119 | 5 ft |
| Neesh Lake | 2.5 mi | 36 | 6 ft |
| Neewin Lake | 2.7 mi | 94 | 15 ft |
| Big Rice Lake | 2.8 mi | 403 | 5 ft |
| Niswi Lake | 2.9 mi | 105 | 8 ft |
| Jonathan Lake | 3.1 mi | 59 | 6 ft |
| Cummings Lake | 3.8 mi | 1,038 | 41 ft |
| Coxey Pond | 4.2 mi | 192 | 14 ft |
| Big Lake | 4.4 mi | 1,904 | 22 ft |
| Silica Lake | 4.5 mi | 43 | 16 ft |
