Moose Lake (Koochiching County)
Koochiching County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 36000800
DNR records show 2 stocking entries at Moose Lake (Koochiching County) since 2017, most recently northern pike adults in 2019 (100 fish).
- Moose Lake (Koochiching County) has 2 DNR stocking records across 2 years (2017-2019): northern pike (2).
- The most-stocked species by count is northern pike: 200 fish on record.
- Maximum depth 7 ft; surface area 54 acres, 54 littoral acres, 1.1 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 2.6 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Koochiching County, nearest town Littlefork; DNR lake number (DOW) 36000800.
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Size | Number | Pounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Northern Pike | adults | 100 | 200.0 |
| 2017 | Northern Pike | adults | 100 | 133.3 |
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| O | Minnesota DNR | - State Forestry public access on North side of lake; off Hwy 217 and end of State Forestry Road. |
DNR fish survey, 2021
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 18.00 | 162 | 0.20 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 0.56 | 5 | 0.14 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 0.22 | 2 | 6.80 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 0.46 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 5.00 | 15 | 0.12 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 2.33 | 7 | 3.65 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 2.00 | 6 | 0.17 |
| Largemouth bass | Open-water angling | 3.00 | 3 | 1.30 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Black Crappie is the species most often pursued on Moose Lake. Abundance in 2021 was well above the expected range for this lake type. Three strong year-classes were present in the catch, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Length in trap nets ranged from 3.3-10 inches and the mean was 7.2. Largemouth bass is another popular choice on Moose Lake. Due to the pandemic and staff storages, only angling was used to target Largemouth Bass. Three Largemouth Bass were captured, ranging in length from 10.04 to 16.73 inches. Northern Pike abundance has varied over time and stocking seemed to increase numbers temporarily. The highest abundance was observed in 1988 (8.00 fish/set), which occurred after stocking events in 1984 and 1985. However, by 2009, Northern Pike abundance was down to 0.50 fish/set. Stocking occurred again in 2013 and 2015. In 2021, the gill-net catch rate was 2.33 Northern Pike per net, below the expected number for this type of lake. However, Northern Pike in gill nets ranged from 20.87 to 31.30, with a mean of 25.10 inches. The mean weight was 3.65 pounds. So, while pike abundance is not high, the size of the fish is well above average. Historically, Yellow Perch abundance has been variable in Moose Lake with a high of 33.00 fish/set and a low of 1.50 fish/set. In 2021, Yellow Perch abundance was within the expected range for this lake type. However, sizes were small. Yellow Perch in Moose Lake are more important as forage for predators rather than recreational fish for anglers.
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