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Moccasin Lake

Pine Lake, Minnesota — Cass County.

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272Surface acres
2Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 72862341).

Location & fast facts

Where Moccasin Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks Moccasin Lake.

Fast facts

About Moccasin Lake

  • County: Cass
  • Town: Pine Lake
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 149 mi from Minneapolis and 108 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 2 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass and Black crappie
  • Camping. 2 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

95 ftMaximum depth
272Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Black crappie, Bluegill, Hybrid sunfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Walleye, Yellow bullhead, Yellow perch.

Average depth not published.

Shallow (littoral) area: 109 of 272 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for Moccasin Lake (DOW 11029600), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Moccasin Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Moccasin Lake Public Water Access Site (Boat launch)2½ mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Pine Lake
  2. 2Moccasin Lake Public Water Access Site
    Boat launch · Pine Lake

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 72862341), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Moccasin Lake

We found 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Moccasin Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.9928, -94.3609). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Moccasin Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Moccasin Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    2 public access sites listed, 2 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat rampPine Lake—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating46.9924, -94.3567
    Moccasin Lake Public Water Access SitePine LakeU.S. Forest ServiceTrailer launch · Concrete slab ramp6 trailer—Fishing, Boating46.9939, -94.3570

    Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Moccasin Lake

    How big is Moccasin Lake?

    Moccasin Lake covers about 272 acres in Pine Lake, Minnesota (Cass County).

    How deep is Moccasin Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 95 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in Moccasin Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Rock bass, Hybrid sunfish and Yellow bullhead.

    Is there a public boat launch on Moccasin Lake?

    Yes. 2 public trailer launches are listed: Moccasin Lake Public Water Access Site and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Moccasin Lake?

    Yes. We list 2 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Moccasin Lake?

    Moccasin Lake touches Pine Lake in Cass County, Minnesota.

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