Moss Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Alder. DNR lake ID 31043100.
Moss Lake is a 32.3-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Alder. Its deepest point reaches 15 ft, and about 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 10.7 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 | 31043100 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Alder |
| Surface area | 32.3 acres |
| Maximum depth | 15 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 100% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 10.7 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| 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 2025: clarity 10.7 ft.
Fishing on Moss Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1986 (40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | trap | 0.75 | 4.9 to 49.8 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 2.5 | 0.5 to 1.5 |
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
- Cutaway Lake 1.1 mi, Itasca County
- Plantation Lake 1.2 mi, Itasca County
- Lost Moose Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Sand Lake 1.4 mi, Itasca County
- Burrows Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Scrapper Lake 1.9 mi, Itasca County
- Sunrise Lake 2.1 mi, Itasca County
- Burnt Shanty Lake 2.2 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Moss Lake
How deep is Moss Lake?
Moss Lake reaches a maximum depth of 15 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 100% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Moss Lake?
Moss Lake covers about 32.3 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Moss Lake?
Summer water clarity on Moss Lake averages 10.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Moss Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Moss 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 Moss Lake?
Homes on Moss 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 Moss Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Moss Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 100% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 10.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Moss Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Moss Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Moss 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 1986), 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.