Moon Lake Fishing in Geary County, Kansas

• Overview

  Moon Lake is one of the Geary County waters in Kansas. Country round the bank runs to farm and woodlot. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Fort Riley North, 2.6 miles away. Topeka is the closest city, 60 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Geary County records list flathead catfish, smallmouth bass, bluegill and green sunfish among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Read Moon Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 80°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Moon Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Breakneck Lake, 2.7 miles out. For Moon Lake in particular, ask before you travel.