Moran Lake
Moran Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 61.72 acres.
- Clarity
- 11.8 ft
- Max depth
- 32 ft
- Area
- 62 acres
- Type
- Mesotrophic
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
- Public access
- Yes
Next lake in Hubbard County
Moran Lake is a 62-acre mesotrophic lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 32 feet. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2022. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. The lake supports 6 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and northern pike. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 67 other monitored lakes in Hubbard County, Moran Lake ranks #37 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2022-07-26. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A (Excellent)
Good clarity, visible to about 11.8 ft. Phosphorus level: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 3.8 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 11.8 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 15 µg/L | Good |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.8 µg/L | Good |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 32 ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 76% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Moran LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Moran Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
3 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2013-06-27 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Perch | 13.75 | 0.13 lb |
| Northern Pike | 12.58 | 1.62 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 8.28 | 0.08 lb |
| Bluegill | 5.71 | 0.14 lb |
| Black Crappie | 3.21 | 0.15 lb |
| White Sucker | 1.25 | 2.29 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Pumpkinseed
Bluegill
From the 2013-06-27 survey
Lord Lake is located 6 miles south of Park Rapids in southwestern Hubbard County. Lord has a surface area of 61 acres and a maximum depth of 32 feet. There is a public access on the southeast shore of the lake, off 145th Ave. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Moran Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — LordFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Fish Stocking History — LordFish Stocking History · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — LordPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 2 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.155 m/yr | 2 |
County Ranking
Ranked #37 of 68 lakes in Hubbard County
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Frequently asked questions about Moran Lake
What is the water quality grade for Moran Lake?
- Moran Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Water clarity: 11.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 15 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.8 µg/L. Maximum depth: 32 ft. Surface area: 61.72 acres.
Is Moran Lake safe to swim in?
- Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Moran Lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 3.8 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Moran Lake?
- Moran Lake has a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake covers 61.72 acres.
What fish are in Moran Lake?
- Fish species found in Moran Lake include black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, white sucker, yellow perch. Moran Lake is located in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Moran Lake?
- Moran Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Moran Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
18 measurements from 2 monitoring stations, 2020–2022. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA18 samples · 2020–2022
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (2)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory