Moose
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16004300
36 Surveys
1,026.38
Acres
113 ft
Max Depth
52.2 ft
Mean Depth
8
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Moose. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
LKW
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 3.33 lb | 1 |
| 1998-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 4.5 | — | 2.92 lb | 27 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.9 | — | 1.70 lb | 95 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 11.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 136 |
| 1993-09-07 | Shallow gill nets | 5.0 | — | 1.45 lb | 20 |
| 1993-09-07 | Deep gill nets | 4.5 | — | 2.72 lb | 36 |
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 3.53 lb | 3 |
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 7.72 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 7.59 lb | 8 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 | — | 3.24 lb | 41 |
| 1993-09-07 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 13.89 lb | 1 |
| 1993-09-07 | Special gill nets | 0.8 | — | 4.82 lb | 3 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.16 lb | 1 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.15 lb | 1 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.17 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 4.8 | — | 3.01 lb | 29 |
| 1998-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 4.5 | — | 2.93 lb | 27 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 | — | 2.25 lb | 5 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.54 lb | 12 |
| 1993-09-07 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 1.85 lb | 5 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 4.8 | — | 1.25 lb | 29 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 | — | 0.89 lb | 14 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.37 lb | 9 |
| 1993-09-07 | Deep gill nets | 9.3 | — | 1.06 lb | 74 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 13.5 | — | 2.03 lb | 81 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 2.50 lb | 10 |
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 | — | 1.06 lb | 34 |
| 1993-09-07 | Shallow gill nets | 14.8 | — | 2.79 lb | 59 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Deep gill nets | 8.2 | — | 0.21 lb | 49 |
| 1987-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 8 |
| 1993-09-07 | Shallow gill nets | 3.8 | — | 0.13 lb | 15 |
| 1993-09-07 | Deep gill nets | 4.5 | — | 0.11 lb | 36 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-14 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.65 lb | 4 |
| 1993-09-07 | Special gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 2 |
| 1993-09-07 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.98 lb | 6 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-06-26 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 1.85 lb | 4 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Moose. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Moose
- Weather forecast for Moose — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0999°N, 90.0837°W — Get Directions
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- 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.