Moose Lake

On the LakeGrade scale Moose Lake grades a B, with clarity at 7.9 ft and 21 µg/L of phosphorus placing it above the Minnesota median. clarity and phosphorus rate similarly, so there is no obvious single lever to pull on watershed management.

The lake sits in the mesotrophic zone — the band where most well-managed Minnesota lakes fall. Moose Lake is a shallow lake at 11 ft maximum depth, which means it warms quickly, mixes constantly, and amplifies nutrient inputs. At 48 acres, Moose Lake sits below the Minnesota median: a small water where shoreline activity has an outsized effect on water quality. Within Itasca County's 141 graded lakes, Moose Lake ranks 90 — below the local median, though not at the bottom.

No invasive species are currently listed at Moose Lake — the lake remains off the Minnesota infested-waters roster. The state fisheries records do not list documented species for Moose Lake, which usually reflects a lack of formal fisheries survey work rather than an empty lake. The lake lacks a documented public access point, so visitor use is limited. The grade is based on limited monitoring — fewer than three independent measurement years contribute, so future updates may shift the letter.