Nina Moose

St. Louis County

Near Burntside Lake

DOW: 69034000

WalleyeGood · 74Yellow PerchGood · 71Northern PikeGood · 55

A 411-acre lake near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1976.

Fish Species (7)

Walleye

Good · 74

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.47 lbs

Catch rate: 11.3 per gill net · typical 2.3–9.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	11.33	-	1.47 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 71

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.24 lbs

Catch rate: 19.3 per gill net · typical 3.3–18.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	19.33	-	0.24 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Good · 55

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.92 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per gill net · typical 3–9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	4.00	-	1.92 lbs	Standard gill nets

Smallmouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net · typical 0.4–2.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	0.67	-	0.75 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 · 61

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1976

Last surveyed 1976 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.66 lbs

Catch rate: 17.7 per gill net · typical 5.3–22.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	17.67	-	1.66 lbs	Standard gill nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 31, 1976	11.00	-	0.17 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

Northeast zone

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

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth and smallmouth bass in the Northeast zone, north and east of US Hwy 53 from Duluth to International Falls and Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County.

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth

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").

Rock Bass

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

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 31, 1976Consists of above average populations of sucker, redhorse, northern pike, yellow perch, and walleye. Smallmouth bass and rock bass are present in aver…

Consists of above average populations of sucker, redhorse, northern pike, yellow perch, and walleye. Smallmouth bass and rock bass are present in average numbers. Northern pike and walleyes are of average size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Nina Moose?

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

Is there public access at Nina Moose?

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

How deep is Nina Moose?

Nina Moose has a maximum depth of 6 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

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

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Nina Moose is from 1976. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Nina Moose have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Nina Moose?

No — Nina Moose has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.