Moenkedick

Otter Tail County

Near Perham

DOW: 56033600

BluegillExcellent · 100Rock BassExcellent · 100Yellow PerchExcellent · 99

A 103-acre lake near Perham in Otter Tail County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1992.

Fish Species (10)

Bluegill

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 100.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	100.67	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1992	14.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	3.33	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1992	1.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Excellent · 99

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 20.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	20.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Hybrid Sunfish

Excellent · 79

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	1.33	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1992	1.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 76

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.16 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 16, 1992	3.00	-	0.16 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 71

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.51 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	2.33	-	0.51 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 28

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.60 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	2.50	-	4.60 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Poor · 18

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — 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
Jul 16, 1992	0.50	-	5.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1992

Last surveyed 1992 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 11.7 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	11.67	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 16, 1992	6.00	-	1.75 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.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 16, 1992	2.50	-	1.44 lbs	Standard gill nets

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

July 16, 1992Five northern pike were sampled for a gill net catch rate of 2.5 per net. Eighty percent of the pike were greater than 26.0 inches in length with an a…

Five northern pike were sampled for a gill net catch rate of 2.5 per net. Eighty percent of the pike were greater than 26.0 inches in length with an average individual weight of 4.6 pounds. Northern pike natural reproduction appears to be limited, which is probably due to a lack of suitable spawning habitat. None of the bullhead species were sampled in this survey. Bluegill abundance is relatively high with a trap net catch rate of 100.7 per net. No bluegills 7.0 inches or greater in length were sampled and growth rates are slower than statewide averages with a mean length at age-V of 5.3 inches. The largemouth bass trap net catch rate was also relatively high at 11.7 per net. Size structure of largemouth bass appears good, with 38% of the sample 12.0 inches or greater in length. Bass recruitment is excellent as five consecutive year classes were represented in the sample. Growth rates approximate statewide averages with a mean length at age-IV of 11.7 inches. The trap net catch rate of black crappie was 2.3 per net. Black crappie reproduction appears to be inconsistent as the entire sample correlated to the 1988 year class. Crappie growth rates are above average in comparison to statewide averages with a mean length at age-IV of 9.0 inches. The gill net catch rate of yellow perch was 20.5 per net with 95% of the sample between 6.0 and 8.0 inches in length. One walleye weighing 4.8 pounds was sampled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moenkedick?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Hybrid Sunfish, and Pumpkinseed in Moenkedick. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Moenkedick?

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

How deep is Moenkedick?

Moenkedick has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moenkedick last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moenkedick is from 1992. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Moenkedick have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Moenkedick?

No — Moenkedick 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.