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Moon Lake

Barron County · shallow; winterkill is possible

74Acres
5ftMax depth
0Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Moon is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
Northern pikePresent3.8
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Moon.

✕ Deepest spot, 5 ft

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

0 public
    Nearest bait shopDunham's Sports2900 S Main St Space B-2, Rice Lake, WI 54868 · (715) 736-17170.8 mi · about 3 min drive · Directions
    Bottomsand 40% · muck 40% · gravel 10% · rock 10%
    Lake groupMoon Lake Association

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2011
    2,100 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.6"

    The DNR has 3 fish surveys on file for this lake.

    Before you go

    DNR
    How often it's safe to eat

    This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

    Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

    Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

    Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

    Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details
    Invasive species here

    Chinese Mystery Snail

    Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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    Near Moon

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    Catches & reports

    Lakes near Moon

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Lake MontanisBarron0.820014 ft
    Rice LakeBarron2.493919 ft
    Cameron FlowageBarron4.2729 ft
    Stump LakeBarron4.61297 ft
    Lake DesairBarron5.78133 ft
    Tuscobia LakeBarron619025 ft
    Prairie LakeBarron81,53416 ft
    Barron Flowage No. 3Barron8.16510 ft

    Moon questions

    How deep is Moon Lake?

    Moon Lake is 5 feet at its deepest. It covers 74 acres.

    What fish are in Moon Lake?

    The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common) and northern pike (present).

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Moon Lake?

    A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

    What is the walleye limit on Moon Lake?

    15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

    Is Moon Lake stocked?

    Yes. In 2011 the DNR and partners stocked 2,100 largemouth bass (large fingerling).

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    Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.