Moody Lake Fishing Guide, Oconto County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Moody Lake falls in Oconto County, part of Wisconsin. The ground around here is pine and birch. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Ground here is low by Wisconsin standards. The nearest town is Gillett, 16 miles away. For a city, Green Bay is 45 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Moody Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. The county list is broader than any single water. At Moody Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 13°F in January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. That shapes the year on Moody Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Anderson Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. For Moody Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.