Moon Lake near Hudson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Michigan, Moon Lake belongs to Lenawee County. The surface lies 932 feet up. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Lenawee County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest town is Hudson, 3.5 miles away. Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 12 miles and Fayette 12 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Moon Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. On Moon Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. 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 ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Devoe Lake is 0.6 miles distant. Treat access at Moon Lake as something to verify.