Half Moon Lake trout stocking
Muskegon County, Michigan · lake · about 831 ft elevation
Half Moon Lake was last stocked 67 months ago (Apr 8, 2021). We have 5 stockings on record since May 1, 2017. Most stockings come in April. Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
67 months ago
Apr 8, 2021
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
0 stockings
On record
5 stockings
since May 1, 2017
- Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Muskegon County by stocking days.
- Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Half Moon Lake
- Tonight37°FMostly Cloudywind 6 mph
- Monday55°FPartly Sunnywind 3 to 9 mph
- Monday Night42°FPartly Cloudywind 6 to 9 mph
- Tuesday59°FSunnywind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night37°FPartly Cloudywind 1 to 6 mph
- Veterans Day54°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers33% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Half Moon Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in April.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 5 | 39,532 | 7,906 | 6.2 in |
Stocking history
20211 stocking · 7,538 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8Latest Thursday | Rainbow trout | 7,538 | 6.0 in | 51 weeks |
20201 stocking · 7,300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 16 Thursday | Rainbow trout | 7,300 | 6.7 in | 374 days |
20191 stocking · 8,300 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 8 Monday | Rainbow trout | 8,300 | 6.2 in | 349 days |
20181 stocking · 8,094 fish
- Apr 24 rainbow trout, 8,094 fish
20171 stocking · 8,300 fish
- May 1 rainbow trout, 8,300 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Where is Half Moon Lake?
Muskegon County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Half Moon Lake
- Rio Grande Creekstream · 9 mistocked May 21, 2026
All stocked waters in Muskegon CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Half Moon Lake
- When was Half Moon Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was Apr 8, 2021 (rainbow trout, 7,538 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Half Moon Lake stocked?
- Across all years on record, most stockings come in April.
- Is Half Moon Lake stocked often?
- Number 4 of 6 stocked waters in Muskegon County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Half Moon Lake?
- Rainbow trout (5 stockings, 39,532 fish).