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Moon Lake

Vilas County · cool-water, clear water

131Acres
38ftMax depth
17ftAverage depth
0Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Moon is best for

DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked8.0
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
SmallmouthCommon6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
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

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 38 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 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
    Bottomsand 80% · gravel 10% · rock 5% · muck 5%
    WaterMesotrophic
    Lake groupAlma-Moon P & R Lake District

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2025
    4,558 walleye small fingerling, 1.78"
    2023
    5,021 walleye small fingerling, 2.08"
    2021
    4,569 walleye small fingerling, 2.05"
    2019
    4,334 walleye small fingerling, 2.32"
    2018
    32 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.3"

    The DNR has 1 fish survey 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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    Catches & reports

    Lakes near Moon

    Within 25 miles
    LakeMilesAcresMax depth
    Alma LakeVilas0.65818 ft
    Little Saint Germain LakeVilas0.998053 ft
    Finley LakeVilas0.910726 ft
    Found LakeVilas2.432621 ft
    Muskellunge LakeVilas3.527219 ft
    Snipe LakeVilas3.623915 ft
    Lake ContentVilas3.724414 ft
    Nelson LakeVilas3.810450 ft

    Moon questions

    How deep is Moon Lake?

    Moon Lake is 38 feet at its deepest, and 17 feet deep on average. It covers 131 acres.

    What fish are in Moon Lake?

    The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present) and largemouth bass (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 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 4,558 walleye (small 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 2026-10-07.