Moose

Beltrami County

Near Debs

DOW: 04032600

Rock BassGood · 59Northern PikeGood · 55Largemouth BassAverage · 48

A 132-acre lake near Debs in Beltrami County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2024.

Fish Species (10)

Rock Bass

Good · 59

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1977	1.50	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.68 lbs

Catch rate: 7.3 per gill net · typical 3.6–11 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	8.12	14.0"	0.80 lbs	Special electrofishing
Jul 11, 1977	7.25	-	1.68 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 48

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1977	1.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 40

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 47.1 per trap net · typical 4–28.1 for a lake like this

Size of catchable bluegill0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Size from the May 2024 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	32.47	2.4"	0.04 lbs	Special electrofishing
Jul 11, 1977	47.12	-	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.47 lbs

Catch rate: 20.0 per gill net · typical 3.8–22.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Size from the May 2024 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	16.23	4.5"	0.05 lbs	Special electrofishing
Jul 11, 1977	20.00	-	0.47 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 25

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 3.1 per trap net · typical 1.5–6.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 6"

Size from the May 2024 survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	111.61	3.9"	0.07 lbs	Special electrofishing
Jul 11, 1977	3.12	-	0.24 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed May 2024

Avg Size

8.0"

Avg Weight

0.56 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	2.03	8.0"	0.56 lbs	Special electrofishing

Black Crappie

Insufficient

Electrofishing survey · surveyed May 2024

Avg Size

7.8"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 8.1 · Electrofishing survey

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
May 20, 2024	8.12	7.8"	0.30 lbs	Special electrofishing

Walleye

Stocked 2018

Last Stocked

2018

Size Class

fry

Total Fish

107,000

Frequency

once

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2018	fry	107,000	0.9	-

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Average · 37

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1977

Last surveyed 1977 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.7–3.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 1977	0.25	-	2.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

May 20, 2024A winterkill was reported in early spring of 2024 on Moose Lake near the Red Lake Reservation. An investigation was conducted to inventory any species…

A winterkill was reported in early spring of 2024 on Moose Lake near the Red Lake Reservation. An investigation was conducted to inventory any species that may have survived. During the brief survey, multiple species were captured including Black Crappie, sunfish, pike, and perch which indicated ample species remained to rebuild the fish community. Often after winterkill events, potential exists for accelerated fish growth due to lower fish densities paired with ample available forage.

July 11, 1977Northern Pike, Bluegills, and Yellow Perch are above average in abundance.

Northern Pike, Bluegills, and Yellow Perch are above average in abundance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moose?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Rock Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch in Moose. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Moose?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Moose. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Moose?

Moose has a maximum depth of 61 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moose last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moose is from 2024.

Does Moose have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Moose in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Moose?

No — Moose has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide rock bass limit is: 30. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.