Mukooda Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 69068400
Mukooda Lake has no DNR stocking rows in LakeFinder; this page carries its DNR depth, access and survey data.
- Mukooda Lake shows no stocking records in Minnesota DNR LakeFinder as of .
- Maximum depth 78 ft, mean depth 40 ft; surface area 774 acres, 151 littoral acres, 5.4 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 14.0 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black crappie, bluegill, cisco species, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake trout, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, and 2 more.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- St. Louis County, nearest town Crane Lake; DNR lake number (DOW) 69068400.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey mapped 8/13/1969 (orig map); depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| O | National Park Service | - Mukooda Lake is located within Voyageurs National Park. Access is by a portage trail on Sand Point Lake by Kings Cabin. |
DNR fish survey, 2022
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Shallow gill nets | 13.60 | 68 | 0.08 |
| Largemouth bass | Shallow gill nets | 9.80 | 49 | 1.00 |
| Yellow perch | Shallow gill nets | 5.60 | 28 | 0.30 |
| Northern pike | Shallow gill nets | 3.60 | 18 | 4.02 |
| Rock bass | Shallow gill nets | 2.40 | 12 | 0.35 |
| Smallmouth bass | Shallow gill nets | 2.20 | 11 | 1.96 |
| Black crappie | Shallow gill nets | 2.00 | 10 | 0.68 |
| Pumpkinseed | Shallow gill nets | 2.00 | 10 | 0.28 |
| Northern pike | Deep gill nets | 1.43 | 10 | 4.37 |
| Cisco (tullibee) | Deep gill nets | 0.86 | 6 | 0.09 |
| Lake trout | Deep gill nets | 0.57 | 4 | 5.10 |
| Smallmouth bass | Deep gill nets | 0.57 | 4 | 3.06 |
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.
Mukooda Lake is a 774 acre lake located within Voyageurs National Park. The lake is accessed from Sand Point Lake, where the National Park Service maintains a dock at the beginning of the short portage into Mukooda Lake. This isolated lake can also be accessed via snowmobile trails in the winter. The National Park Service maintains several campsites as well as boats available for rental on Mukooda Lake. This diverse fishery supports populations of several species of gamefish that may be of interest to anglers. The deep, cold water supports fish such as Lake Trout and Cisco, while the warmer waters hold quality populations of Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and several other species. To prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species and exotic viruses, anglers are only allowed to use artificial baits. In addition, no privately-owned watercraft (boats, canoes, kayaks, etc.) or float planes are allowed in interior lakes such as Mukooda Lake. A fish population survey was completed on Mukooda Lake in 2022 as part of a regular rotation of investigational surveys. Special regulations protecting Lake Trout were implemented in January of 2014. The regulation prohibits harvest of Lake trout, while still allowing catch and release angling during the open fishing season. No Lake Trout are allowed in possession while fishing on Mukooda Lake. The regulation does allow transport of Lake Trout across Mukooda Lake (taking the most direct route and not fishing) if the Lake Trout were legally taken from connected waters. All other species present in Mukooda Lake follow the statewide regulations for inland waters. Lake Trout abundance was 0.6 fish per net, which was similar to other recent surveys, but below the historical average on Mukooda Lake. Length ranged from 19.7 to 28.3 inches, with an average of 24.0 inches. Average weight 5.1 pounds, which was above the average weight of Lake Trout caught in recent surveys. A total of three year-classes were present, and ranged from 8-16 years. Although present in low numbers, Lake Trout in Mukooda Lake provide a unique fishing opportunity. Walleye abundance was 1.2 fish per net, which was similar to other recent surveys on Mukooda Lake. Length ranged from 18.2 to 29.5 inches, with an average of 23.0 inches. Average weight was 4.3 pounds, which was above the average weight of Walleye caught in recent surveys. A total of five year-classes were present, and ranged from 3-19 years. Although Walleye abundance is lower than similar lakes, growth is exceptional, providing anglers with a shot at a trophy Walleye.…
Minnesota DNR survey narrative, .
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