Moose Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. DNR lake ID 31024200.
Moose Lake is a 47.6-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Nashwauk. Its deepest point reaches 11 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 7.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31024200 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Nashwauk |
| Surface area | 47.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 11 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 7.9 ft through 2022 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 21.0 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 3.9 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2022: clarity 7.9 ft, phosphorus 21.0 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 3.9 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Moose Lake rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing on Moose Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1978 (48 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 | 2.0 | 2.8 to 10.0 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.75 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 0.5 | 2.5 to 23.3 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.75 | 0.5 to 5.2 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.75 | 1.9 to 13.0 |
| Bluegill | gill | 0.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 7.25 | 3.1 to 24.9 |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 2.5 | 0.8 to 7.2 |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.25 | 0.3 to 2.4 |
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
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Lower Balsam Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- Hartley Lake 2.5 mi, Itasca County
- Someman Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
- King Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Balsam Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Ross Lake 3.8 mi, Itasca County
- Scooty Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
- Thirty Lake 4.0 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Moose Lake
How deep is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake reaches a maximum depth of 11 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers about 47.6 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Moose Lake?
Summer water clarity on Moose Lake averages 7.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2022. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Moose Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
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.
Are there lake homes for sale on Moose Lake?
Homes on 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 Moose Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Moose Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 7.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Moose Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Moose Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about 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 1978), 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.