Moose Lake
Lake County, Minnesota
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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 Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish, Lake Whitefish, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
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History & Status of the Fishery
Moose Lake is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Ely. Approximately 50% of the lake lies within the BWCAW where a 25 hp maximum motor exists. Other BWCAW regulations apply and visitors should be familiar with them. Moose Lake is one of three connected lakes often referred to locally as the Moose Lake Chain.
There is a double concrete ramp with a center dock located near the southeast shore of the lake off the Moose Lake Road for public access. Another carry-down access is nearby for visitors using canoes. There are several designated US Forest Service campsites on the lake for overnight use. Moose Lake is the most heavily used entry point in the BWCAW with visitors often heading towards Basswood Lake and points beyond.
Walleye (29%) and northern pike (28%) were the most common gamefish species sampled during the 2018 survey on Moose Lake. White sucker (29%) were also common in the catch. Other species sampled in 2018 include bluegill, largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.
Walleye numbers in 2018 (5.4/gill net) were above the historic average (4.4/gill net) for this lake and below average (6.2/gill net) when compared to other area lakes that are similar. The average walleye sampled was 15.9 inches long and about 4 years old. Approximately 72% of the walleye sampled were 12 inches or larger. The largest walleye sampled in 2018 measured 27.4 inches.
Northern pike numbers in 2018 (5.3/gill net) were above the historic average (4.5/gill net) for this lake and above average (2.1/gill net) compared to other similar area lakes. The average pike sampled was 24.2 inches long. Approximately 34% of the pike sampled in 2018 were 24 inches or larger with a maximum length of 37.1 inches recorded.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Moose Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Fintch Lake | 0.4 mi | 32 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.9 mi | 15 | 14 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.3 mi | 22 | 42 ft |
| Ennis Lake | 1.3 mi | 22 | 42 ft |
| Flash Lake | 1.4 mi | 83 | 24 ft |
| Washte Lake | 1.5 mi | 81 | 7 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 31 | 22 ft |
| Witness Lake | 1.6 mi | 41 | 19 ft |
| Jerky Lake | 1.8 mi | 10 |
