Moose Lake
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Moose Lake is mapped to a depth of 40 ft on the Minnesota DNR survey and covers about 86 acres in Wright County, Minnesota. Depths come from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1972.
Measured from the Minnesota DNR lake bathymetric contour survey.
- Deepest mapped contour
- 40 ft
- Survey year
- 1972
- Surface area
- 86 acres
- Shoreline
- 2.56 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 9% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Trailer Launch · Moses Lake Public Water Access Site · Minnesota DNR site
Additional depth details8 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–40 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 40 ft
Provenance
Sources: MN DNR Lake Bathymetric Contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
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Map details & sources4 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Color shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 45.22556, -94.23579
- MN DNR lake ID
- 86027100
- Vertical exaggeration
- 2.32×
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.4 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-09-25Moose Lake has a mostly natural, lightly developed setting, well sheltered geometry, little nearby major-road exposure.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Very Good | 28.0 of 35 | 82% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (48% forest, 30% wetland; 12% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Excellent | 29.4 of 29 | mean fetch 454 m · 71% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · short fetch in most directions |
| Motor & speed rules | Not modeled | — | Minnesota’s lake-by-lake motor, speed and no-wake rules are mostly county and city ordinances, not map data, so they are not part of the Minnesota index. Check local signage and ordinances before going out. |
| Public access | Good | 15.0 of 18 | 1 DNR public access site · boat ramp |
| Road isolation | Excellent | 14.7 of 18 | relatively isolated from major roads · 1 MnDOT-classified segment within 1.2 km, peak 426 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 9% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- High — 48% forest and 30% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from DNR surveys11 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colors, not photographs (provenance).
Hybrid Sunfish
About these fish → the Fish of Minnesota guide
Fishery
surveyed 2015Gamefish Largemouth Bass 72 · Northern Pike 53 · Bowfin 9 · Walleye 1
Panfish Bluegill 255 · Pumpkinseed 23 · Hybrid Sunfish 15
All survey species11 species
Gamefish
Panfish
Bullhead & catfish
Infested waters listing
listed via connectionMussels & snails
- Zebra MusselListed in 2021 because this water is connected to West Sylvia (86-0279). The species has not necessarily been found in this lake.
What does the infested waters list mean?
The Minnesota DNR lists a lake, river, pond or wetland as infested when it contains an aquatic invasive species that could spread to other waters, or when it is connected to a water where one is present. Activities such as bait harvest and water use are managed differently on infested waters. Check the current list before moving water, bait or equipment.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. List of Infested Waters, September 9, 2026. https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ais/infested.html
Moose Lake — common questions
How deep is Moose Lake?
The deepest contour on the Minnesota DNR bathymetric survey of Moose Lake is 40 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Moose Lake?
Moose Lake covers about 86 acres in Wright County, Minnesota.
What fish are in Moose Lake?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill. The page lists all 11 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Moose Lake?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR lists a public access site on Moose Lake: a boat ramp. It is administered by Wright County. DNR directions: "From Hwy 37 follow Pleason Ave NW north for 1.5 miles to 47th St NW. Take 47th St NW west for 0.2 miles west to Quimby Ave NW. Follow Quimby Ave NW north for 0.3 miles to 50th St NW. Take 50th St NW west for 0.9 miles to the access."
