Moon

Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21022600

182 Surveys

Special Regulations for Moon

This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.

Daily limit five.

Invasive Species Alert

Moon has confirmed populations of:

zebra mussel

Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.

139.09

Acres

38 ft

Max Depth

19 ft

Mean Depth

Fish Species

Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Moon. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.8 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.38 lb	5
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	1.9 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.40 lb	17
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.4	—	—	2
2022-05-16	Standard trap nets	16.0 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.53 lb	144
1987-07-06	Standard gill nets	1.0 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.35 lb	2
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	1.0 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.35 lb	6
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	3.5 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.17 lb	7
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.8 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.32 lb	5
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	1.3 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.27 lb	8
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	1.1 (normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.45 lb	10
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	3.7 (above normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.40 lb	22
2023-06-26	Standard trap nets	25.2 (above normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.72 lb	227
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.37 lb	4
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.20 lb	5
1995-07-05	Survey seining	3.3	—	—	10
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.23 lb	2
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.10 lb	5
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.6 – 3.5	0.27 lb	15
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	0.7 – 3.4	0.22 lb	5

Northern Pike

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	13.8 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.81 lb	83
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	1.0	—	1.20 lb	9
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	—	1
1987-07-06	Standard gill nets	15.0 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.92 lb	30
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.5	—	1.17 lb	3
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	3.0 (below normal)	3.5 – 10.5	2.05 lb	6
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.84 lb	91
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	1.4	—	1.28 lb	13
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	15.2 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.24 lb	91
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	11.8 (above normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.88 lb	71
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.7	—	1.70 lb	6
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	4.3 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.95 lb	26
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.1	—	0.93 lb	1
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	6.0 (normal)	3.5 – 10.5	1.30 lb	36
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.8	—	0.94 lb	7

Black Bullhead

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.11 lb	2
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 3.2	0.86 lb	1
1987-07-06	Standard gill nets	11.5 (above normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.43 lb	23
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	1.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	1.25 lb	8
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.22 lb	5
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	1.87 lb	3
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.66 lb	4
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.92 lb	1
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	1.63 lb	3
2011-06-27	Backpack electrofishing	2.3	—	—	1
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.8 – 7.7	0.29 lb	1
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 3.2	1.62 lb	3
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	0.8 – 7.7	1.44 lb	12

White Sucker

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.3 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.74 lb	2
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	1.1	—	—	1
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.6	—	—	3
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.50 lb	3
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	1.10 lb	1
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	3.61 lb	3
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.7	3.66 lb	1
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	2.5 (normal)	0.5 – 2.7	3.10 lb	15
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.4	3.92 lb	2
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 2.7	2.65 lb	1

Hybrid Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	1.3	—	0.40 lb	12
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	4.4	—	—	22
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	14.0	—	—	13
2022-05-16	Standard trap nets	4.6	—	0.48 lb	41
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	1.5	—	0.33 lb	9
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	3.1	—	0.42 lb	28
2023-06-26	Standard trap nets	3.6	—	0.53 lb	32
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	4.0	—	0.31 lb	24
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.09 lb	2
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	3.7	—	0.29 lb	33
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	2.2	—	0.22 lb	13
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	2.1	—	0.38 lb	19

Bluegill

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	55.2 (above normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.19 lb	497
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.8	—	0.19 lb	5
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	14.0	—	—	13
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	7.0	—	—	35
2022-05-16	Standard trap nets	18.2 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.45 lb	164
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	22.5 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.21 lb	135
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	21.2 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.11 lb	127
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	25.5	—	0.07 lb	51
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	15.5	—	0.25 lb	93
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	19.1 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.21 lb	172
2023-06-26	Standard trap nets	14.6 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.50 lb	131
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	20.5	—	0.14 lb	123
2011-06-27	Backpack electrofishing	18.5	—	—	8
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	5.0	—	—	15
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	4.3	—	0.15 lb	26
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	33.2 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.21 lb	299
1995-07-05	Survey seining	19.3	—	—	58
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	8.3	—	0.26 lb	50
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	24.8 (normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.21 lb	223
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	4.2	—	0.18 lb	25
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	4.2 (below normal)	6.1 – 46.6	0.27 lb	38

Yellow Perch

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.7 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.31 lb	6
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	19.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.23 lb	114
2017-06-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	1
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	65.0	—	—	325
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	3.2 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.20 lb	19
1987-07-06	Standard gill nets	9.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.14 lb	18
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	2.2 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.17 lb	13
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	20.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.14 lb	40
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.43 lb	2
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	5.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.39 lb	30
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	21.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.29 lb	126
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.4 (below normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.08 lb	4
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	1.3	—	—	4
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	9.5 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.14 lb	57
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.2 (normal)	0.5 – 3.3	0.66 lb	11
1995-07-05	Survey seining	2.0	—	—	6
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	6.2 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.47 lb	37
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	8.0 (normal)	3.4 – 43.6	0.26 lb	48

Walleye

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	5.70 lb	1
1987-07-06	Standard gill nets	2.0 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	3.20 lb	4
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	1.5 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	0.70 lb	3
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	9.26 lb	1
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.7 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.37 lb	4
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.8 (below normal)	1.3 – 5.0	4.37 lb	5
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	5.69 lb	3
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	3.0 (normal)	1.3 – 5.0	2.02 lb	18
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.4 (normal)	0.3 – 0.7	3.35 lb	4

Largemouth Bass

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard electrofishing	142.3	—	0.92 lb	83
2001-06-25	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.04 lb	4
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.8	—	—	4
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	0.5 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.10 lb	3
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.55 lb	2
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	3.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.93 lb	6
2006-06-26	Standard electrofishing	110.0	—	0.97 lb	96
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	2.2 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.91 lb	13
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	1.36 lb	1
2023-06-26	Standard electrofishing	87.9	—	0.81 lb	104
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	2.0 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.70 lb	12
2011-06-27	Backpack electrofishing	13.9	—	—	6
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	—	3
2011-06-27	Standard electrofishing	98.2	—	1.35 lb	83
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.01 lb	4
1995-07-05	Standard electrofishing	161.4	—	1.01 lb	124
1995-07-05	Survey seining	2.0	—	—	6
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.7 (normal)	0.3 – 1.7	0.92 lb	4
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.28 lb	2
2017-06-26	Standard electrofishing	135.5	—	0.82 lb	166
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	3.7 (above normal)	0.3 – 1.7	1.06 lb	22
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 1.3	0.29 lb	1

Pumpkinseed

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2001-06-25	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.27 lb	2
2022-05-16	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.25 lb	1
1987-07-06	Standard trap nets	1.5 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.20 lb	9
1991-07-01	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.20 lb	1
1991-07-01	Standard trap nets	0.8 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.14 lb	5
2006-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.5	—	0.22 lb	3
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.6 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.13 lb	5
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.22 lb	2
1995-07-05	Standard gill nets	0.3	—	0.30 lb	2
1995-07-05	Standard trap nets	1.0 (below normal)	2.0 – 8.5	0.43 lb	9
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2	—	0.22 lb	1

BNS

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	78.4	—	392

Green Sunfish

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	53.9	—	—	50
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	3.8	—	—	19
2022-05-16	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.10 lb	2
2006-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.1 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.18 lb	1
2023-06-26	Standard gill nets	2.2 (above normal)	0.2 – 0.3	0.09 lb	13
2011-06-27	Standard trap nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.03 lb	2
2011-06-27	Backpack electrofishing	78.6	—	—	34
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	0.3	—	—	1
2011-06-27	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 0.3	0.07 lb	1
2017-06-26	Standard trap nets	0.3 (normal)	0.3 – 2.3	0.05 lb	3

Johnny Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	3.2	—	3
2017-06-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.8	—	4

Iowa Darter

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	15-ft beach seine	19.0	—	19
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	29.0	—	145
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	19.4	—	18
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	1.7	—	5
2011-06-27	Backpack electrofishing	9.3	—	4
1995-07-05	Survey seining	0.7	—	2

Golden Shiner

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	6.2	—	31

Bluntnose Minnow

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	54.2	—	271
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	22.6	—	21
2017-06-21	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	1
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	1.7	—	5

BKF

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	43.2	—	216
2017-06-21	Backpack electrofishing	7.5	—	7
2017-06-21	15-ft beach seine	10.0	—	10
2011-06-27	15-ft beach seine	1.0	—	3
1995-07-05	Survey seining	2.0	—	6

BST

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Total Catch
2017-06-21	50-ft beach seine	0.2	—	1

White Crappie

Date	Gear	CPUE	Normal Range	Avg Weight	Total Catch
2017-06-26	Standard gill nets	0.2 (below normal)	0.2 – 68.6	0.06 lb	1

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria, MN

(320) 766-2675

★ 5

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Alexandria, MN

(320) 808-5887

★ 5

Bayside Rentals

Alexandria, MN

(320) 834-3990

★ 2.3

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Alexandria, MN

(320) 759-3163

★ 4.2

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

Miltona, MN

(218) 943-3706

★ 4.8

Central Marine & Sports Inc

Carlos, MN

(320) 852-7380

★ 4.7

Resorts & Lodges Near Moon

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(320) 876-2228

Westwood Beach Resort

Fishing Resort Brandon

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Woodland Resort

Fishing Resort Miltona

(877) 669-6637

Eden Acres Resort

Fishing Resort Alexandria

(320) 766-6000

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Moon. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black Bullhead Black Crappie Bluegill Green Sunfish Hybrid Sunfish Largemouth Bass Northern Pike Pumpkinseed Walleye White Crappie White Sucker Yellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Moon

Hatlestad Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(320) 314-2055

JS Guide Services, Mille Lacs, Alexandria

Fishing Guide

(320) 260-9056

Lakes Area Guide Service

Fishing Guide

(254) 644-5273

Pro Fishing Outdoors

Fishing Guide

(320) 815-7962

splash guards walleye masters

Fishing Guide

(218) 639-1769

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Moon

Special Regulations for Moon

Invasive Species Alert

DNR Fish Surveys

Black Crappie

Northern Pike

Black Bullhead

White Sucker

Hybrid Sunfish

Bluegill

Yellow Perch

Walleye

Largemouth Bass

Pumpkinseed

BNS

Green Sunfish

Johnny Darter

Iowa Darter

Golden Shiner

Bluntnose Minnow

BKF

BST

White Crappie

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Nearby Marinas

Adrenaline Sports of Alex

Alexandria Jet Ski/Pontoon Rental

Bayside Rentals

Boomerang Marine & Sports Alexandria Sales

Carlson Dock and Barge - Miltona

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