Fishing Report
Moon Lake Fishing Report
Montello, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 5, 2026 at 7:53 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.806868, -89.366688
Est. water temp
78°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Max depth
12 ft
Deepest measurement on record
Mean depth: 5 ft
Max depth: Stachelek et al. (2021), LAGOS-US DEPTH v1.0, Environmental Data Initiative (CC BY 4.0)
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Montello (Marquette County, WI).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 7 AM (Excellent · 99/100)
See the full forecast →Species on record
- Black Crappie — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Bluegill — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Pumpkinseed — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Rock Bass — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
- Yellow Perch — listed for this lake by category, not by name · Common
Species tagged “Group” were listed by the state under a category (e.g. “Panfish”) for this lake, not an individual-species survey.
Species detail
How to catch them at Moon Lake
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Black Crappie fishing report →Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-20 ft
Bluegill fishing report →Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 8-20 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 6-20 ft
Northern Pike fishing report →Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report →Rock Bass feed most actively at Dusk, when activity runs about 22% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 5-15 ft
Rock Bass fishing report →Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Summer depth: 10-25 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Moon Lake · 43.8069, -89.3667
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FAQ
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What fish are in Moon Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike in Moon Lake.
When's the best time to fish Moon Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Moon Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Moon Lake?
Moon Lake is near Montello, WI, at 43.8069, -89.3667.
Plan your trip to Moon Lake
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Moon Lake, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.