Moberg

St. Louis County

Near Flood Wood

DOW: 69084700

Northern PikeGood · 53Largemouth BassGood · 50Black CrappieGood · 50

A 40-acre lake near Flood Wood in St. Louis County — best known for pike and bass. Last surveyed 2001.

Fish Species (8)

Northern Pike

Good · 53

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

21.0"

Avg Weight

2.64 lbs

Catch rate: 9.0 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable northern pike9% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 91%Largest sampled 25"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	0.25	21.0"	1.94 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2001	9.00	21.0"	2.64 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 18, 1974	0.25	-	9.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

2.8"

Avg Weight

2.37 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.2–0.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable largemouth bass67% keeper-size (12"+)

8–11" · 33%Largest sampled 19"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	0.50	2.8"	2.37 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2001	17.67	2.8"	-	Survey seining
Jul 18, 1974	6.75	-	0.69 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Good · 50

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

4.8"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 59.4 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Size of catchable black crappie0% keeper-size (10"+)

5–9" · 100%Largest sampled 9"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	59.38	4.8"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2001	0.33	4.8"	-	Survey seining
Jul 11, 2001	11.00	4.8"	0.04 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Average · 49

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1974

Last surveyed 1974 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.8–5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 18, 1974	0.50	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 38

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.9"

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net · typical 2–16.5 for a lake like this

Size of catchable yellow perch0% keeper-size (9"+)

5–8" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	14.00	5.9"	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 11, 2001	0.67	5.9"	-	Survey seining
Jul 18, 1974	5.00	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

6.2"

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.62 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.8 for a lake like this

Size of catchable pumpkinseed0% keeper-size (8"+)

3–7" · 100%Largest sampled 7"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	0.62	6.2"	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 11, 2001	0.67	6.2"	-	Survey seining

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Golden Shiner

Average · 32

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

5.0"

Avg Weight

0.08 lbs

Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	0.12	5.0"	0.08 lbs	Standard trap nets

White Sucker

Average · 31

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 2001

Last surveyed 2001 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.0"

Avg Weight

1.20 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 1.6–7.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2001	1.00	13.0"	1.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Biologist Notes

July 11, 2001Moberg is a 36 acre lake with 17 (47%) acres of littoral area and a maximum depth of 27 feet. Moberg Lake is located 8 miles south of Floodwood, MN of…

Moberg is a 36 acre lake with 17 (47%) acres of littoral area and a maximum depth of 27 feet. Moberg Lake is located 8 miles south of Floodwood, MN off Highway #73. Moberg Lake has no developed public access but can be accessed across Highway #73 right-of-way. There are three homes around the shoreline. Black crappie, northern pike, white sucker and yellow perch were sampled by gillnet. Catches of all but the white suckers were relatively high. Mean length of northern pike was 21.2 inches and growth was average, with length at age four of 22.4 inches. Mean length of yellow perch was 6.6 inches and growth was average, with length at age four of 5.8 inches. Black crappie abundance of 59.4 per trapnet lift was far above average compared to other Minnesota lake of similar type. Mean length for black crappie of 5.4 inches was small. Growth was slow, with length at age four of 6.8 inches. Analysis of age distribution revealed a very strong 1999 year class and all year classes from 1994 through 1999 represented. Other fish species sampled in Moberg Lake include golden shiner, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed sunfish. Due to the relative difficulty of access, fishing pressure on Moberg Lake is considered light. Future DNR fisheries management activities will be limited by its difficult access, small size and low fisheries management priority rating.

July 18, 1974This lake appears to be good for largemouth bass and black crappie. There seems to be little fishing pressure because residents do not seem to realize…

This lake appears to be good for largemouth bass and black crappie. There seems to be little fishing pressure because residents do not seem to realize the amount of fish this lake contains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Moberg?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Walleye, and Yellow Perch in Moberg. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Moberg?

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

How deep is Moberg?

Moberg has a maximum depth of 27 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Moberg last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Moberg is from 2001. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.