Moose Lake Fishing Map — 7 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Moose Lake: what the data says

12-acre lake near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 7 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

Yellow Perch fishing at Moose Lake

Spring yellow perch on Moose Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Moose Lake

Spring crappie on Moose Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 7 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 6 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Moose Lake

In spring, bluegill run shallow here, mostly 1 to 6 ft. They move out to 2 to 7 ft in summer and finish the year down in 2 to 7 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig gets it done.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Pumpkinseed fishing at Moose Lake

Start shallow in spring: pumpkinseed sit in 1 to 7 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 7 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 7 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in spring. Plan around the evening and early morning in the warm months. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 7 ft	midday & dusk	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	1 to 7 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	2 to 7 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Shoreline break: drop-off, around 3 ft

Common questions

How deep is Moose Lake?

Moose Lake is about 7 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Moose Lake?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed on Moose Lake. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Moose Lake?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Moose Lake?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Nearby waters

Lyman Lake · Round Lake · Long Lake · Lake Newman · Park Creek Pond · Dowling Lake

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