Minnesota · DNR survey data
Moon Lake
Moon Lake covers 139 acres in Douglas County, running to 38 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Largemouth bassGood numbers87.9per hr (electrofishing)11"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 116 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 116 fish
2023Lengths measured · 189 fish
2017Lengths measured · 87 fish
2011Lengths measured · 110 fish
2006Northern pikeExcellent numbers15.2per gill net17"Typical25"Biggest
Lengths measured · 91 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 91 fish
2023Lengths measured · 43 fish
2017Lengths measured · 77 fish
2011Lengths measured · 104 fish
2006BluegillJust a few16.4per trap net7"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 418 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 254 fish
2023Lengths measured · 164 fish
2022Lengths measured · 63 fish
2017Lengths measured · 325 fish
2011CrappieGood numbers20.6per trap net10"Typical14"Biggest
Lengths measured · 393 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2023Lengths measured · 249 fish
2023Lengths measured · 144 fish
2022Lengths measured · 21 fish
2017Lengths measured · 9 fish
2011Only 9 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Yellow perchExcellent numbers21per gill net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 126 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 126 fish
2023Lengths measured · 48 fish
2017Lengths measured · 61 fish
2011Lengths measured · 32 fish
2006Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Walleye | 1,125 fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 675 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 2,160 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Moon Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Moon Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Moon Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Whiskey Lake · 160 ac · 1.5 mi
- Devils Lake · 234 ac · 2.6 mi
- Little Chippewa Lake · 271 ac · 3.1 mi
- Stowe Lake · 377 ac · 3.4 mi
- Chippewa Lake · 1,186 ac · 4.1 mi
- Long Lake · 202 ac · 4.6 mi
- Gilbert Lake · 202 ac · 4.9 mi
- Lobster Lake · 1,334 ac · 6.1 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Moon Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Moon Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Moon Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
Does Moon Lake have a public access?
Yes. Moon Lake has one public access site: Moon Lake (trailer launch).
Is Moon Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2020; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Moon Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Moon Lake in 2023, the most recent of 10 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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