Moose Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Moose Lake.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?
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
A targeted survey of nearshore fish species in Moose Lake was conducted on August 24-25, 2021, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Sampling sites were evenly spaced around the lake, and each was sampled by backpack electrofishing and seining with a 50-foot or 15-foot seine, where possible.
Backpack electrofishing was completed at 14 sampling stations, but three stations were sampled from the boat due to site conditions. Similarly, a 50-foot seine was used to sample four stations, a 15-foot seine was used at three stations, and site conditions prevented the use of seines at seven stations. Nearshore sampling captured 16 species of fish including five species that are intolerant of disturbance (Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Iowa Darter, Rock Bass) and no species that are tolerant of disturbance.
The nearshore data were combined with trap net and gill net data from a June 2021 survey to describe the fish community and provide a Fish-based IBI (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health, and the types of fish species present can help identify any stressors that may be negatively affecting the lake environment. In Minnesota lakes, certain fish species cannot survive without clean water and a healthy habitat (Blackchin Shiner, Iowa Darter, and Rock Bass), while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions (Green Sunfish). The FIBI score, composed of several fish community diversity and composition metrics, indicates the overall health of a lake by comparing it to what is expected for a healthy lake. For additional information on the FIBI, search for "lake index of biological integrity" on the mndnr.gov website.
Results from this survey indicate that the fish community in Moose Lake is healthy as indicated by an FIBI score above the impairment threshold for aquatic life use determined for similar lakes. These results will be considered when the biological health of the lake is assessed during the Mississippi River-Headwaters Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 12 | |
| Popple Lake | 1.9 mi | 143 | |
| Little Moose Lake | 2.2 mi | 304 | |
| Rice Lake | 2.9 mi | 32 | |
| Little Pimushe Lake | 3.1 mi | 22 | |
| Pimushe Lake | 3.5 mi | 1,230 | 40 ft |
| Baumgartner Lake | 3.9 mi | 12 | |
| Preston Lake | 3.9 mi | 10 | |
| Kitchi Lake | 4.2 mi | 1,858 | 50 ft |
| Morph Lake | 4.2 mi | 534 |
