Moran

St. Louis County

Near Stevenson

DOW: 69093800

Black CrappieGood · 65PumpkinseedGood · 54Northern PikeGood · 51

A 88-acre lake near Stevenson in St. Louis County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (7)

Black Crappie

Good · 65

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 0.6–5.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	8.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1981	1.50	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 54

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	0.50	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 22, 1981	1.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 51

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.72 lbs

Catch rate: 4.5 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	4.50	-	1.72 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.42 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	1.25	-	2.42 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 44

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 5.8 per trap net · typical 2.4–16 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	5.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 22, 1981	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 40

Average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.5–2.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap 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.

Black Bullhead

Average · 27

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.3–6.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 22, 1981	0.25	-	0.20 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

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

July 22, 1981(bog surrounds muck of the lake, the wtr (is from 2-4' deep directly up against (the shoreline. No Minnows were seined (or seen. Fish population is wi…

(bog surrounds muck of the lake, the wtr (is from 2-4' deep directly up against (the shoreline. No Minnows were seined (or seen. Fish population is within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moran?

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

Is there public access at Moran?

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

How deep is Moran?

Moran has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moran last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moran is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Moran have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Moran?

No — Moran has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.