Fishing at Moon Lake, Shiawassee County, Michigan

• Overview

  Moon Lake is listed under Shiawassee County, Michigan. The water sits 837 feet up. Around 37 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 1.9 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Shiawassee County are bigger. Nearest town is Laingsburg, 5.5 miles off. Further out sit Haslett (5.7 miles) and Perry (5.8 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Shiawassee County records list bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass and pink salmon among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Moon Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 21°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Moon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Colby Lake is 0.6 miles off. For Moon Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.