Moose
Todd County, Minnesota — DOW #77002600
157 Surveys
Special Regulations for Moose
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- All 12" and larger must be immediately released.
- Daily limit five.
130.74
Acres
26 ft
Max Depth
13
Fish Species
0
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.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-17 | Standard electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 0.68 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.41 lb | 11 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 5.90 lb | 8 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 4.58 lb | 25 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 3.68 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 2.90 lb | 12 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 3.5 – 10.5 | 4.29 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-17 | Standard electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 0.14 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 2.87 lb | 10 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.15 lb | 9 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.49 lb | 14 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 4.28 lb | 8 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 1.78 lb | 66 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 0.56 lb | 7 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard electrofishing | 5.5 | — | 2.39 lb | 6 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.3 – 5.0 | 3.37 lb | 16 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | 7.04 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.64 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-17 | Standard electrofishing | 131.6 | — | 1.30 lb | 104 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 34.2 | — | — | 48 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 194.0 | — | 1.18 lb | 141 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 13.8 | — | — | 138 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.40 lb | 3 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 4.7 | — | 0.92 lb | 308 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.50 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 0.63 lb | 7 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.26 lb | 2 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.91 lb | 8 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.02 lb | 10 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard electrofishing | 71.0 | — | 1.39 lb | 78 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 5.0 | — | — | 15 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.98 lb | 2 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 1.80 lb | 6 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.46 lb | 16 |
| 2020-09-01 | Standard electrofishing | 77.5 | — | 1.42 lb | 641 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.14 lb | 16 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.25 lb | 5 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.17 lb | 5 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 8 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 2.0 | — | 0.32 lb | 22 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 31.3 | — | — | 44 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 16.0 | — | — | 160 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 | — | 0.19 lb | 19 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 8.3 | — | 0.39 lb | 551 |
| 2023-05-01 | Standard electrofishing | 46.5 | — | 0.39 lb | 144 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 | — | 0.16 lb | 52 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 106.8 (above normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.13 lb | 427 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 9.2 | — | 0.25 lb | 55 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 21.0 (normal) | 6.1 – 46.6 | 0.08 lb | 84 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 113.0 | — | — | 339 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 | — | 0.12 lb | 22 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 123.5 | — | 0.16 lb | 988 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 71.7 | — | 0.09 lb | 789 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.28 lb | 9 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 19 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.47 lb | 54 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 0.59 lb | 56 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.76 lb | 18 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 38.2 (above normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 0.89 lb | 229 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 9.8 | 1.02 lb | 53 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 10.5 | 1.18 lb | 42 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 10.4 | — | — | 83 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 18.4 | — | 0.48 lb | 202 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.1 | — | — | 3 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.1 | — | — | 31 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard electrofishing | 154.1 | — | 0.23 lb | 112 |
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.21 lb | 63 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 22.9 | — | 0.11 lb | 1515 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.26 lb | 42 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 31.8 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.26 lb | 127 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.41 lb | 41 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 18.8 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.14 lb | 113 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 (above normal) | 0.7 – 3.4 | 0.16 lb | 49 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard electrofishing | 6.4 | — | 0.21 lb | 7 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (above normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.15 lb | 49 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 22.1 | — | 0.25 lb | 177 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 20.9 | — | 0.30 lb | 230 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 91.8 | — | 129 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.2 | — | 12 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 16.4 | — | — | 23 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 3.6 | — | — | 36 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 98.2 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.12 lb | 589 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (below normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.17 lb | 14 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.12 lb | 6 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 100.2 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.22 lb | 601 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 76.5 (above normal) | 3.4 – 43.6 | 0.06 lb | 459 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 3 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.2 | — | — | 2 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 21 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 4 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 0.11 lb | 2 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.6 | — | — | 5 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.07 lb | 8 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | 8 |
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.7 | — | 8 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.5 | — | — | 31 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.17 lb | 18 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 4.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.16 lb | 17 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 8.5 | 0.05 lb | 1 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 1.4 | — | — | 11 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.19 lb | 9 |
Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 29.9 | — | 42 |
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 91.7 | — | 917 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 0.90 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.6 | 9.00 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.4 | — | 8.69 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 13.62 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-23 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.76 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.40 lb | 3 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 3.2 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 1.20 lb | 5 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.7 | 0.46 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.79 lb | 1 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-01 | Special trap nets | 0.0 | — | — | 1 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.3 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.2 | — | 4.31 lb | 2 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.1 | 0.58 lb | 15 |
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.10 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.33 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 1.25 lb | 1 |
| 2010-05-26 | Special trap nets | 0.3 | — | — | 2 |
| 2014-06-04 | Special trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1.12 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-08-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.10 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 4.49 lb | 1 |
| 1988-08-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.4 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
| 2004-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.7 | 2.29 lb | 4 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-02 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Nancy's Bait & Tackle
Grey Eagle, MN
★ 4.7Beimert Outdoors
Brainerd, MN
★ 5Corner Store Depot & Liquor
Brainerd, MN
★ 4.7Da Fishin Hole
Little Falls, MN
★ 4.8Evergreen Outfitting
Royalton, MN
★ 5Fletcher's Bait Shop
Sauk Centre, MN
★ 4.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Maple Island Park
Little Falls, 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
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- GPS: 45.8886°N, 94.6897°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.