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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Moose Lake

St. Louis County, Minnesota · about 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)

Caution

33°F water, calm this morning.

Water33°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today0 mph
Best bite3:00 pmto 4:45 pm

About Moose Lake

In St. Louis County, Minnesota, Moose Lake covers about 930 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.1 miles. Its surface is about 1,330 ft above sea level. Mountain Iron is about 38 miles south.

Size
About 930 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 5.1 miles
End to end
About 1.6 miles
Elevation
About 1,330 ft
County
St. Louis County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
  • 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 33°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.

  • Fair
    Walleye

    Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.

  • Fair
    Northern pike

    Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

33°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 35° / —° 0 mph Sunny · 1% rain
Saturday 39° / 17° 0 mph Sunny
Sunday 43° / 19° 5 mph S Sunny

Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Moose Lake

  • Mountain Ironabout 38 mi south
  • Parkvilleabout 38 mi south

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Questions about Moose Lake

What fish are in Moose Lake?

Lakes like Moose Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Moose Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Moose Lake?

About 930 acres, with about 5.1 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Moose Lake?

Mountain Iron is about 38 miles south; Parkville is about 38 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Moose Lake today?

The surface was about 33°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Moose Lake on your phone

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