Moon Lake Fishing near Keshena, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Shawano County end of Wisconsin holds Moon Lake. Height above sea level is 925 feet. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Shawano County standards. Keshena sits 7.3 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Green Bay, 45 miles distant. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Shawano County cover brown trout, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Fish Moon Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 13°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Mission Lake, 0.8 miles away. For Moon Lake in particular, ask before you travel.