Moonshine Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. DNR lake ID 31044400.
Moonshine Lake is a 26.4-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Grand Rapids. Its deepest point reaches 68 ft, and about 38% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.1 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31044400 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Grand Rapids |
| Surface area | 26.4 acres |
| Maximum depth | 68 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 38% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.1 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 7.1 ft.
Fishing on Moonshine Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2020 (6 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 |
|---|
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Rainbow trout.
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
- Moonshine Lake: 1 natural launch ramp. 8 miles south of Marcell, on MN Highway 38, on the east shore of Moonshine Lake. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Bee Cee Lake 0.7 mi, Itasca County
- Sunrise Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Sand Lake 1.5 mi, Itasca County
- Plantation Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Trout Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Day Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Snowshoe Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Lower Spring Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Moonshine Lake
How deep is Moonshine Lake?
Moonshine Lake reaches a maximum depth of 68 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 38% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Moonshine Lake?
Moonshine Lake covers about 26.4 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Moonshine Lake?
Summer water clarity on Moonshine Lake averages 7.1 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Moonshine Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Moonshine 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 Moonshine Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document rainbow trout in Moonshine Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2020.
Where is the public boat access on Moonshine Lake?
Moonshine Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Moonshine Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Moonshine Lake?
Homes on Moonshine 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 Moonshine Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Moonshine Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 38% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.1 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Moonshine Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Moonshine Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Moonshine 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 2020), 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.