Moore

Cook County

Near Lutsen

DOW: 16048900

Yellow PerchExcellent · 76Northern PikeGood · 70BluegillPoor · 18

A 61-acre lake near Lutsen in Cook County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 2006.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 76

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

7.6"

Avg Weight

0.29 lbs

Catch rate: 15.7 per gill net · typical 2–16 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch34% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 66%Largest sampled 10"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 2006	15.67	7.6"	0.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 2006	0.33	7.6"	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1996	13.00	6.3"	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 70

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

18.7"

Avg Weight

2.12 lbs

Catch rate: 8.3 per gill net · typical 2.8–8.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike25% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 75%Largest sampled 27"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 2006	2.33	18.7"	1.72 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 21, 2006	8.33	18.7"	2.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1996	0.83	12.8"	0.80 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 18

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.9"

Avg Weight

0.03 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–6.5 for a lake like this

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

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 5"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1996	0.50	2.9"	0.09 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1996	0.83	2.9"	0.03 lbs	1/4-in trap nets
Jun 24, 1996	0.50	2.9"	0.03 lbs	Standard trap nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.0"

Avg Weight

0.04 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 2006	0.33	3.0"	0.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

White Sucker

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

1.14 lbs

Catch rate: 46.3 per gill net · typical 4–14.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 2006	46.33	13.0"	1.14 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 2006	7.17	13.0"	1.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1996	1.33	14.4"	1.10 lbs	1/4-in trap nets

Iowa Darter

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1996

Last surveyed 1996 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 0.17 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1996	0.17	-	-	1/4-in trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Northeast zone

Angling: 2 (not more than 1 over 40" in possession. All from 30-40" must be immediatley released).

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

Northeast zone

Darkhouse spearing: 2 (Not more than 1 over 26").

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

June 21, 2006Northern pike were abundant in Moore Lake in 2006, and above average in size. Fish as large as 27 inches were taken. Northern pike growth rates had be…

Northern pike were abundant in Moore Lake in 2006, and above average in size. Fish as large as 27 inches were taken. Northern pike growth rates had been good, thanks to forage provided by large numbers of yellow perch and small white sucker. Many of the yellow perch were large enough to provide some fishing opportunity.

June 24, 1996The northern pike catch was within the normal range for lakes of this class, but most of the fish caught were yearlings which had shown relatively slo…

The northern pike catch was within the normal range for lakes of this class, but most of the fish caught were yearlings which had shown relatively slow growth. No northern pike larger than 22 inches were collected. Yellow perch were fairly abundant, but few were large enough to be of interest to anglers. A few small, slow-growing bluegill were also present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moore?

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

Is there public access at Moore?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Moore. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Moore?

Moore has a maximum depth of 8 feet and a mean depth of 3 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moore last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moore is from 2006. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Moore have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Moore?

No — Moore has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.