Moore Lake Fishing in Pope County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Moore Lake belongs to Pope County, Minnesota. It lies 1,125 feet above sea level. At about 229 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. You are 7 miles from Morris. Fargo is the closest city, 99 miles away. Within easy reach: Lake Charlotte at 0.9 miles, Hanse Lake near enough 1.1 miles, Hanson Lake at 1.4 miles, Bjork Lake near enough 1.7 miles and Otter Lake at 1.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Moore Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Pope County include largemouth bass, common carp, northern pike and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Moore Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 9°F for January. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moore Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Lake Charlotte, 0.9 miles out. Rules at Moore Lake are worth checking on the day.