Moody Lake

Moody Lake near 45.3014, -92.8671 is a lake in Chisago County, Minnesota. Moody Lake covers about 45.3 acres and reaches a recorded 48 feet.

What to Expect at Moody Lake

Moody Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Moody Lake

Fish reported from Moody Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, common carp, golden shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Moody Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Moody Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Moody Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Moody Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Moody Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Moody Lake

On a first trip to Moody Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Moody Lake

Spring at Moody Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Moody Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.