Moonshine
Itasca County, Minnesota — DOW #31044400
26 Surveys
26.35
Acres
68 ft
Max Depth
1
Fish Species
9
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Moonshine. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-08 | Minnow traps | 1.0 | — | 2 |
| 2012-10-08 | 1/2-in trap nets | 2.1 | — | 42 |
| 2020-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 25.6 | — | 513 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-08 | Minnow traps | 2.0 | — | 4 |
| 2012-10-08 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2020-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-08 | 1/2-in trap nets | 8.1 | — | 0.37 lb | 161 |
| 2020-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 3.06 lb | 1 |
| 2020-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.72 lb | 1 |
| 1963-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 | — | 0.53 lb | 15 |
| 1967-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.0 | — | — | — |
| 1972-06-15 | Standard gill nets | 29.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 29 |
| 2002-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 | — | 0.79 lb | 16 |
| 2002-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 6.9 | — | 0.88 lb | 69 |
| 1978-05-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | — | 25 |
| 1992-10-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 1.26 lb | 7 |
| 1992-10-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 | — | 1.04 lb | 17 |
| 1996-10-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.65 lb | 6 |
| 1996-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.50 lb | 74 |
BST
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-08 | Minnow traps | 1.5 | — | 3 |
| 2020-10-07 | 1/2-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-26 | Standard gill nets | 37.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.14 lb | 37 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-26 | Standard trap nets | 0.0 (below normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | — | — |
| 1959-05-20 | Standard trap nets | 18.3 (normal) | 7.9 – 37.7 | 0.46 lb | 146 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-05-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.33 lb | 4 |
| 1959-05-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.78 lb | 10 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Best Bet Waxworm Wholesale Bait & Breeder Kits
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★ 5Bite Me Waxworms Wholesale Bait Shop
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★ 3.7Diamond Custom Rods
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★ 5Fred's Live Bait & Tackle
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★ 4.8Frontier Sports
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★ 4.6Glen's Army & Navy Store
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★ 4.3God's Country Outfitters
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★ 4.4Hollywood Bait
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★ 4.5Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Moonshine. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Moonshine
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Plan Your Trip to Moonshine
- Weather forecast for Moonshine — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.4723°N, 93.5160°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.