Little Moose

Itasca County

Near Togo

DOW: 31016200

Yellow PerchExcellent · 99Northern PikeGood · 70WalleyeGood · 63

A 99-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1979.

Fish Species (8)

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	23.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 70

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.39 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	9.00	-	2.39 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1979	1.00	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Good · 63

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.96 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	2.50	-	3.96 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 55

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 1.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	1.67	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 41

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	1.00	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Poor · 20

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.36 lbs

Catch rate: 3.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	3.67	-	0.36 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 15, 1979	1.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

5.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	0.50	-	5.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

Brown Bullhead

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 15, 1979	3.50	-	0.93 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 15, 1979	2.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap 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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 15, 1979N Pike and Perch populations are higher than state and local medians. All other fish pop. are within normal limits for this type of lake.

N Pike and Perch populations are higher than state and local medians. All other fish pop. are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Moose?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Pumpkinseed, and Black Crappie in Little Moose. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Moose?

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

How deep is Little Moose?

Little Moose has a maximum depth of 20 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Moose last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Moose is from 1979. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Moose have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Moose?

No — Little Moose 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.