Mora
A 210-acre lake near Tofte in Cook County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 1987.
Fish Species (2)
Northern Pike
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.2 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 1987 | 2.17 | - | 3.25 lbs |
Other species in this lake (1)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Sep 1987
Last surveyed 1987 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.0 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 1987 | 7.00 | - | 1.15 lbs |
Biologist Notes
September 23, 1987NORTHERN PIKE ARE PRESENT IN FAIR NUMBERS. GROWTH RATES ARE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE SOME MISSING NORTHERN PIKE YEAR CLAS…
NORTHERN PIKE ARE PRESENT IN FAIR NUMBERS. GROWTH RATES ARE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE STATE AVERAGE. THERE APPEARS TO BE SOME MISSING NORTHERN PIKE YEAR CLASSES, AND NO LARGER FISH WERE TAKEN. WHITE SUCKER ARE PRESENT IN ABOVE AVERAGE NUMBERS, WITH A LARGE RANGE OF SIZES. YELLOW PERCH ARE PRESENT, PROBABLY IN LOW NUMBERS. NO LAKE TROUT WERE TAKEN, DESPITE THEIR REPORTED PRESENCE. THE FORAGE BASE FOR GAMEFISH CONSISTS OF MINNOW SPP. YELLOW PERCH AND SMALL WHITE SUCKER.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Mora?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike in Mora. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Mora?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Mora. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Mora?
Mora has a maximum depth of 40 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Mora last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Mora is from 1987. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Mora have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Mora in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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View allLake Details
- Surface Area
- 210.32 acres
- Max Depth
- 40 ft
- Shoreline
- 9.86 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed