Minnesota · DNR survey data
Moran Lake
Moran Lake covers 101 acres in Hubbard County, running to 15 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2017. 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 bassStocked · 2023Present, stocked1.8per trap net9"Typical17"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 16 fish
2017Lengths measured · 7 fish
2005Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 2 fish
1995Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeOne of the best around32per gill net20"Typical30"Biggest
Lengths measured · 87 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 87 fish
2017Lengths measured · 37 fish
2005Lengths measured · 34 fish
1995BluegillStocked · 2023Fair numbers41.2per trap net5"Typical10"Biggest
Lengths measured · 372 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 372 fish
2017Lengths measured · 168 fish
2005Lengths measured · 51 fish
1995Yellow perchExcellent numbers14per gill net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 29 fish
Recent · 2017Lengths measured · 29 fish
2017Lengths measured · 32 fish
2005Lengths measured · 628 fish
1995No recent survey rating.
Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Black Crappie | 24 adults |
| 2023 | Bluegill Sunfish | 40 adults |
| 2023 | Largemouth Bass | 32 adults |
| 2022 | Black Crappie | 47 adults |
| 2022 | Bluegill Sunfish | 20 adults |
| 2022 | Largemouth Bass | 20 adults |
Recent reports
Moran Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Moran 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
- Moran Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Lord Lake · 62 ac · 1.2 mi
- Hinds Lake · 305 ac · 1.4 mi
- Upper Twin Lake · 213 ac · 3.5 mi
- Lower Twin Lake · 252 ac · 3.9 mi
- Long Lake · 1,926 ac · 4.3 mi
- Blueberry Lake · 533 ac · 4.5 mi
- Little Long Lake · 13 ac · 5.6 mi
- Stocking Lake · 362 ac · 6 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Moran Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Moran Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Moran Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2017) recorded largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Moran Lake have a public access?
Yes. Moran Lake has one public access site: Moran Lake (trailer launch).
Is Moran Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked black crappie, bluegill sunfish and largemouth bass in 2023; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2022.
When was Moran Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Moran Lake in 2017, the most recent of 7 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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