mooneye Lakes in Minnesota & Wisconsin
Other SpeciesFound in 14 lakes
14
Total Lakes
14
Minnesota
0
Wisconsin
D
Avg. Grade
92 ft
Avg. Depth
Water Quality of mooneye Lakes
A
0
0%
B
1
7%
C
8
57%
D
3
21%
F
2
14%
Best mooneye Lakes by Water Quality
Top 50 lakes with mooneye ranked by overall water quality grade.
| Rank | Lake | County | State | Grade | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | B | 78 ft | 36 |
| 2 | Sand Point Lake | St. Louis | MN | C | 184 ft | 21 |
| 3 | St. Croix Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 4 | St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 5 | Pool of Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 6 | Pool on Lake St. Croix Downstream of I94 Bridge | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 7 | Pool on Lake St. Croix | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 8 | St. Croix 3.5 Mi. Downstream of E Chestnut St Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 9 | St. Croix 0.3 Mi. Downstream of I Lake | Washington | MN | C | 78 ft | 36 |
| 10 | Sand Point Lake | St. Louis | MN | D | 184 ft | 21 |
| 11 | Sand Point Lake | St. Louis | MN | D | 184 ft | 21 |
| 12 | Winona Lake | Winona | MN | D | 38 ft | 24 |
| 13 | Pepin Lake | Pepin | MN | F | 60 ft | 47 |
| 14 | Spring Lake | Dakota | MN | F | 17 ft | 21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes have mooneye?
mooneye are found in 14 lakes across Minnesota and Wisconsin — 14 in Minnesota and 0 in Wisconsin. The average water quality grade of lakes with mooneye is D (Poor).
What are the best lakes for mooneye?
The best mooneye lakes by water quality are Lake St. Croix, Sand Point Lake, St. Croix Lake, St. Croix 1.5 Mi. Upstream of Point Douglas Dr Lake, Pool of Lake St. Croix. These lakes have the highest water quality grades among all lakes where mooneye have been documented by state DNR surveys.
What other fish are found with mooneye?
mooneye are most commonly found alongside black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, walleye, black bullhead. These species share similar habitat preferences in the region's lakes.