Moss Lake

Moss Lake is a lake in Coconino County, Arizona and covers about 0.7 acres, reaches about 9.6 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 2.6 acre-feet.

When the bite is slow on Moss Lake, one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity. With little deep water in Moss Lake, weeds, wind, and water color can matter more than depth alone.

Fish and Baits

For a first pass on Moss Lake, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

A direct approach on Moss Lake works like this: begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

At Moss Lake, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

While learning Moss Lake, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

Keep the first check on Moss Lake simple: a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

To begin fishing Moss Lake, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.