Big Moon Lake
Big Moon Lake is a 187 acre lake in Barron County, near Clayton, Turtle Lake and Almena. It is known for largemouth bass, walleye and muskie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
High density in the 2021 DNR survey
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Muskellunge
40 inch minimum, one fish daily
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Below average density
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Big Moon Lake public boat launchRampEastern shore off 9 1/4 StreetDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Big Moon Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Big Moon Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Big Moon Lake ↗Local tips
- The east half has more shallow weedy water. The west half drops off steeply.
- The lake reaches 48 feet, so deep walleye and muskie spots are near the steep west shore.
- Bluegill density is below average, so expect fewer panfish than on nearby lakes.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.