Northern pike lake, Bass lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Lost Moose Lake

Public access

Lost Moose Lake is a 112-acre lake in Itasca County, 16 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include northern pike, largemouth bass and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
31043200
County
Itasca
Surface area
112 acres
Maximum depth
16 feet
Mean depth
10 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
112 acres, 100% of the lake
Shoreline
2.8 miles
Average water clarity
14.0 feet (Secchi disk, 1 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Alder
Latest DNR fish survey
May 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1978
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and 3 other species
Lost Moose Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 2 trailer spaces, toilet, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
100 to 499 acres
Deepest point
15 to 29 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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