Moccasin

East Moccasin Lake is in the Superior National Forest approximately 9 miles northwest of Isabella, MN off of the Bandana Lake Road (USFS Rd #383). There is no designated public access, however the lake is surrounded by public land. There are no roads within 1/4 mile of the lake. The lake is very small (14 acres), has a maximum depth of 5 feet and is surrounded by bog. The fish population was surveyed in East Moccasin Lake in 1999. Yellow perch were the only fish captured in test nets and are very abundant. Yellow perch ranged in size from 6.1 inches to 10.6 inches but almost all were less than 9 inches and unacceptable to most anglers. At the time of the survey minnows were the only other fish species in the lake.

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch in Moccasin. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Moccasin. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

Moccasin has a maximum depth of 5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moccasin is from 1999. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

No invasive species are on record for Moccasin in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.