Moon Lake fishing

Moon Lake fishing: not stocked since September 2015. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie. Also recorded: Brown Bullhead and Walleye. Species guides list dusk and night for Brown Bullhead and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

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Last stocked
September 2015
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
5
Since 2011
Species stocked
1 (+2 also recorded)
Average size
9.5 in
Elevation
390 ft

Fish at Moon Lake

1 stocked · 2 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 5 plants · last September 2015

Last stocked September 2015 · avg 9.5 in · 5 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide

Moon Lake, near Bartletts Corner, New York, offers fishing for various species, including largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, tiger muskie, bluegill, and black crappie. Anglers can access the lake using a state-owned carry down located on Moon Lake Road. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Moon Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Red Lake (1.2 mi), Sixberry Lake (2.7 mi), Millsite Lake (3.3 mi), Lake of the Woods (4.4 mi), and Hyde Lake (4.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Hyde Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

Fish stocked in 2011

600

Fish stocked in 2012

1,000

Fish stocked in 2013

1,000

Fish stocked in 2014

1,000

Fish stocked in 2015

1,000

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
September 2015Tiger Muskie1,0009.4 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie1,0008.2 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie1,0008.9 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie1,00010.4 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie60010.4 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Theresa
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
No

DEC hand launch (a state carry-down) off Moon Lake Road north of the Village of Theresa, with parking for about 10 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil).

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Moon Lake?

Fishing Moon Lake usually means Tiger Muskie. All 5 plants on record are Tiger Muskie. Tiger Muskie was last stocked September 2015, averaging 9.5 in. Brown Bullhead and Walleye are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Moon Lake stocked?

Not stocked since September 2015.

How big are the fish stocked at Moon Lake?

Tiger Muskie stocked at Moon Lake average 9.5 in.

How do you get on Moon Lake?

There is no boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is not ADA accessible. The nearest town is Theresa. DEC hand launch (a state carry-down) off Moon Lake Road north of the Village of Theresa, with parking for about 10 vehicles. Anglers should clean gear: this water has documented invasive species (Eurasian Watermilfoil).

Which lakes near Moon Lake were stocked more recently?

Red Lake (1.2 mi), Sixberry Lake (2.7 mi), Millsite Lake (3.3 mi), Lake of the Woods (4.4 mi), and Hyde Lake (4.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Hyde Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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