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Mona Lake

πŸ“ Muskegon County, Michigan

Mona Lake is a fishing water in Muskegon County, Michigan (Southern Lake Michigan management unit).

34
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C+ 56/100 Average conditions Last stocked Jun 9, 2026 Walleye, 144 days ago Keeper size (estimated) Walleye Stocked fish likely at keeper size by now Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Mona Lake looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

C+
56/100
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Jun 9, 2026
Last: Jun 9, 2026
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
9 game/panfish species: outstanding variety
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Mona Lake Today

Fall fish at Mona Lake are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Mona Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, bluegill and channel catfish.

High estimated pressure today
Weekend Peak season Popular stocking lake

Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Mona Lake

Combined bite activity across all 34 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Channel Catfish12"10
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Muskellunge42"1 per license year (registration required)
Walleye15"5
Redear SunfishNone25 sunfish combined
πŸ“… Stocking Timeline 5-year history
8 Stocking events
158,929 Fish stocked
2 Species
144d Since last stock
881d Longest gap
Walleye 156,607
Muskellunge 2,322
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πŸ“‹ Mona Lake Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Jun 9, 2026 Walleye 35,520 1.2"
Nov 13, 2024 Muskellunge 1,042 9.0"
Jun 7, 2023 Walleye 38,235 1.2"
Nov 3, 2022 Muskellunge 1,041 9.3"
Jun 29, 2022 Walleye 7,091 2.7"
Nov 10, 2021 Muskellunge 239 9.5"
Jun 13, 2019 Walleye 41,020 1.3"
Jun 6, 2018 Walleye 34,741 1.3"
Apr 26, 2016 Walleye 1,568,000 0.1"
Apr 20, 2016 Walleye 2,300,000 0.1"
Jul 9, 2015 Muskellunge 29,956 1.4"
Nov 6, 2014 Muskellunge 315 8.7"
Oct 29, 2014 Muskellunge 726 9.0"
Jun 26, 2014 Walleye 34,834 2.1"
Nov 14, 2013 Muskellunge 1,042 8.4"
Jun 2, 2009 Walleye 70,340 1.0"
Jun 13, 2006 Walleye 69,771 1.0"
Jun 2, 2004 Walleye 80,250 1.1"
Jun 10, 2003 Walleye 54,223 1.1"
May 28, 2003 Walleye 70,041 1.0"
Jun 12, 2001 Walleye 38,471 0.9"
Jun 11, 2001 Walleye 41,899 0.9"
Oct 10, 1991 Muskellunge 2,085 9.3"
Sep 26, 1990 Muskellunge 1,400 9.2"
Sep 13, 1989 Muskellunge 1,260 8.5"
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* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 32 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Nov.
Peak Stocking Months
Jun Nov Sep
Most Stocked Species
Muskellunge Walleye

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Mona Lake Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Mona Lake. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Muskegon County boat launches.

Mona Lake Park Paved ramp Fee required 2 trailer lanes 41 parking
Amenities
Modern restrooms, Boating pier, Fishing pier, Fish cleaning station, Accessible pier
Phone
231-332-6762
Record updated
April 2026
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