Moulton Lake
Aitkin County, Minnesota
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Other fish species in the lake include Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Moulton Lake is a secluded lake located along the Aitkin-Crow Wing county line. Most of the shoreline is unaltered and in public ownership. There is a state-owned public access located in the northwest corner of the lake, accessible off of Aitkin County Road 3. The water is very soft and is heavily bog stained with a Secchi disc reading of only 3 feet. Anglers fishing Moulton Lake have several species to target, with Walleye, Black Crappie and Northern Pike being the most popular, but opportunities to catch Largemouth Bass and Bluegill are also present.
A survey was conducted, in 2021, to assess the fish community. The Walleye gillnet catch rate of 1.2 per net was within the normal range for this type of lake, but below the management target goal of 2-4 per net. Sizes ranged from 8 to 21.5 inches and averaged 14.5 inches. Growth was slightly slower compared to county and statewide averages, but comparable to historical rates for Moulton Lake. While some limited natural reproduction may be taking place, most of the Walleye are likely the result of fingerling stocking.
Historically, Northern Pike have been captured in low numbers in survey nets. The 2011 assessment showed an increase in abundance, however the catch was lower in both the 2016 and 2021 surveys falling back to near median level for Moulton Lake. Fish in the gill nets ranged from 23 to 33 inches, with an average length of 26.75 inches.
Black Crappie catches have significantly increased in consecutive surveys and are now more abundant than the normal range for this type of lake. Size averaged about 8 inches, with just a couple fish over 10 inches observed in the trap net sample. Growth was slightly below statewide averages, but within the expected range for lakes in Aitkin County.
Bluegill numbers were similar to the 2016 survey and average for this lake type. Size structure was good, with most fish between 6 and 8.5 inches.
Moulton Lake is not known for its Largemouth Bass fishery, however anecdotal information from anglers and previous net catches indicated a possible increasing trend. The 2021 survey suggests abundance is increasing compared to the lower levels observed in 2011 and 2016. Electrofishing showed an increase in catch rates from 3/hr in 2016 to 17.5/hr in 2021. Largemouth Bass up to 19.7 inches long were observed.
In addition to the standard summer field work, nearshore sampling for the Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) was also conducted in 2021, and the results are available in the June 23, 2021 Targeted Assessment.
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Are there any state parks near Moulton 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 Moulton Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Bass Lake | 1.2 mi | 82 | |
| Bass Lake | 1.3 mi | 71 | 38 ft |
| Smith Lake | 1.6 mi | 12 | |
| Avenue Lake | 2.2 mi | 250 | |
| Snodgrass Lake | 2.5 mi | 65 | 23 ft |
| Starry Lake | 2.6 mi | 82 | 23 ft |
| Lows Lake | 2.9 mi | 302 | 9 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.3 mi | 12 | |
| Brown Lake | 3.6 mi | 87 | 40 ft |
| Birchdale Lake | 3.6 mi | 30 |
