Moose

Itasca County

Near Nashwauk

DOW: 31024200

BluegillGood · 51Black CrappieAverage · 48PumpkinseedAverage · 46

A 48-acre lake near Nashwauk in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1978.

Fish Species (10)

Bluegill

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 7.3 per trap net · typical 3.1–24.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	7.25	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1978	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Average · 48

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.31 lbs

Catch rate: 1.8 per trap net · typical 1.9–13 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	1.75	-	0.31 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 46

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.11 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–7.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	2.50	-	0.11 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.25 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.8–10 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	2.00	-	1.25 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 31, 1978	0.75	-	1.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Average · 27

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Poor · 22

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 2.5–23.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	0.75	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 31, 1978	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

White Sucker

Average · 47

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per gill net · typical 1–5.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	1.50	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.8–10.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	0.50	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 29

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1978

Last surveyed 1978 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	0.25	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 31, 1978	0.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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).

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 31, 1978PERCH POPULATION IS QUITE LOW. ALL OTHER FISH POPULATIONS ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

PERCH POPULATION IS QUITE LOW. ALL OTHER FISH POPULATIONS ARE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS FOR THIS TYPE OF LAKE.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moose?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Rock Bass 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 11 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 1978. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

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 sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.