Moon

St. Louis County

Near Peary

DOW: 69065900

PumpkinseedExcellent · 84Northern PikeExcellent · 82Yellow PerchGood · 72

A 44-acre lake near Peary in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1987.

Fish Species (6)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 84

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.35 lbs

Catch rate: 3.1 per trap net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	3.14	-	0.35 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 82

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.23 lbs

Catch rate: 3.0 per gill net · typical 1.3–5.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	3.00	-	6.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 23.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	0.29	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1987	23.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Good · 70

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 133.1 per trap net · typical 4.3–34.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	133.14	-	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1987	7.00	-	0.14 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Crappie

Good · 69

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 31.9 per trap net · typical 1.6–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	4.75	-	0.18 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 24, 1987	31.86	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 38

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1987

Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 24, 1987	1.00	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jun 24, 1987	0.25	-	4.00 lbs	Standard gill 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).

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

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

Northeast zone

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

This lake is near a regulation-zone boundary — verify the zone on the DNR map.

Biologist Notes

June 24, 1987Bluegill, black crappie, and yellow perch are present in above average numbers; northern pike and largemouth bass are present in average numbers, pump…

Bluegill, black crappie, and yellow perch are present in above average numbers; northern pike and largemouth bass are present in average numbers, pumpkinseed sunfish are also present. Northern pike sizes are much larger than average (mean length is gillnets = 29.3 growth is good, crappie growth is average, and bluegill growth is slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moon?

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

Is there public access at Moon?

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

How deep is Moon?

Moon has a maximum depth of 47 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moon last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moon is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Moon have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Moon?

No — Moon 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.