Lost Moose Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Alder. DNR lake ID 31043200.
Lost Moose Lake is a 111.7-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Alder. Its deepest point reaches 16 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31043200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Alder |
| Surface area | 111.7 acres |
| Maximum depth | 16 ft |
| Mean depth | 10.0 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.1 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 13.1 ft.
Fishing on Lost Moose Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2011 (15 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 18.5 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.33 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 1.0 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.17 | 0.5 to 5.2 |
| Black crappie | gill | 10.0 | 1.5 to 7.5 |
| Black crappie | trap | 2.67 | 1.9 to 13.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 11.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 6.17 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.17 | 0.3 to 1.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 13.5 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 19.5 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
| Hybrid sunfish | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 2.17 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Northern pike 36.0 in (2011), Largemouth bass 5.0 in (2011).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Lost Moose Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. 4 mi S of Marcell on Mn Hwy 38, then approximately 9 mi SE on Cnty Rd 49, then 2 mi N on State Forest Rd to W shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Burnt Shanty Lake 0.8 mi, Itasca County
- Sand Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Burrows Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- Moss Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Little Island Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Nose Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Black Island Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Sunrise Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Lost Moose Lake
How deep is Lost Moose Lake?
Lost Moose Lake reaches a maximum depth of 16 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Lost Moose Lake?
Lost Moose Lake covers about 111.7 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Lost Moose Lake?
Summer water clarity on Lost Moose Lake averages 13.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Lost Moose Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Lost Moose Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Lost Moose Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish in Lost Moose Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2011.
Where is the public boat access on Lost Moose Lake?
Lost Moose Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Lost Moose Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Lost Moose Lake?
Homes on Lost Moose Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Lost Moose Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Lost Moose Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Lost Moose Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Lost Moose Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Lost Moose Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2011), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.