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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Moss Lake

Delta County, Michigan · about 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)

44°F water, calm this morning.

Water44°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today10 mphN
Best bite3:45 pmto 5:15 pm

About Moss Lake

In Delta County, Michigan, Moss Lake covers about 1,090 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.8 miles with roughly 5.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 610 ft above sea level. Gladstone is about 17 miles west.

Size
About 1,090 acres (1.7 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 5.5 miles
End to end
About 1.8 miles
Elevation
About 610 ft
County
Delta County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise
  • 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Saturday Good

  • 7:15 am – 9:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Moss Lake in Michigan usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

44°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 39° / —° 10 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 23% rain
Saturday 42° / 36° 10 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 12% rain
Sunday 45° / 34° 5 mph W Mostly Sunny

Sunrise 7:44 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Moss Lake

  • Gladstoneabout 17 mi west
  • Manistiqueabout 19 mi east
  • Escanabaabout 22 mi southwest

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Questions about Moss Lake

What fish are in Moss Lake?

Lakes like Moss Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Moss Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Moss Lake?

About 1,090 acres, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Moss Lake?

Gladstone is about 17 miles west; Manistique is about 19 miles east.

What is the water temperature at Moss Lake today?

The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Moss Lake on your phone

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