Mona Lake Fishing
A 656-acre Michigan lake in Muskegon County, trout lake Type F.
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A first look at Mona Lake
Mona Lake spreads across 656 acres in Muskegon County, by the EGLE inland lake layer. About 2 miles separates Mona Lake from Roosevelt Park. On the Lower Peninsula, it belongs to the Central Lake Michigan Management Unit. Ecoregion Southern Michigan/Northern Indiana Drift Plains; basin Lake Michigan.
Species found since 1970 include walleye, muskellunge and trout. The shore holds 1 public launch. EGLE satellite clarity: about 3.7 feet (2023).
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MDNR sources behind the Mona Lake list: Fish Atlas surveys since 1970, stocking events and access site lists.
Survey history for Mona Lake
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Black bullhead | 1 | 1956 |
| Black crappie | 1 | 1956 |
| Bluegill | 1 | 1956 |
| Bluntnose minnow | 1 | 1956 |
| Bowfin | 1 | 1956 |
| Brook silverside | 1 | 1956 |
| Emerald shiner | 1 | 1956 |
| Golden shiner | 1 | 1956 |
| Johnny darter | 1 | 1956 |
| Lake chubsucker | 1 | 1956 |
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1956 |
| Longnose gar | 1 | 1956 |
| Northern logperch | 1 | 1956 |
| Northern pike | 1 | 1956 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Trout rules by Type at Mona Lake
| Rule | Value for Mona Lake |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Type F Non Designated |
| Fishing season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Possession season | January 1st to December 31st |
| Daily possession | 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 fish of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho) may be retained. Zero (0) Artic Grayling. |
| Tackle | All types of natural bait and artificial lures may be used. |
| Minimum sizes | brook 10", brown 10", rainbow 10", splake 10", lake trout 10", Chinook 10", coho 10", pink 10", Atlantic 10" |
For trout, Mona Lake is a Type F lake; the table repeats the MDNR entry.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Lake Regulation Types layer and 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 42-65.
Public launches on Mona Lake
- Mona Lake Park2 lanes, 41 trailer spaces, courtesy pier, toilet, fish cleaning station, Recreation Passport; City of Muskegon Heights
Launch sites a short tow from Mona Lake
- Grand Trunk Boat AccessMuskegon Lake, 3 miles northwest
- Cottage Grove Boat AccessMuskegon Lake, 4 miles northwest
- Hartshorn Boat AccessMuskegon Lake, 4 miles north
- Fisherman's LandingMuskegon Lake, 5 miles north
- Muskegon State Park – Snug HarborMuskegon Lake, 6 miles northwest
- Sheridan Road Boat AccessMuskegon River, 7 miles northeast
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
How clear Mona Lake runs
The Mona Lake clarity bars are EGLE July to September satellite averages, shown in feet.
The 2023 chlorophyll a estimate is 25.91 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Harvest rules on Mona Lake
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
| Trout and salmon (lake Type F) | 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho); minimum brook 10", brown/rainbow/splake 10", lake trout 10", Chinook/coho/pink 10", | Open all year |
These are the Lower Peninsula inland rows that cover Mona Lake.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Recent fish plants in Mona Lake
From 2024 to 2026 the table shows 2 plants and 36,562 fish for Mona Lake, mainly walleye.
| Date | Species | Strain | Avg length | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Walleye | Muskegon | 3.1 in | 35,520 |
| November 13, 2024 | Muskellunge | Great Lakes | 22.9 in | 1,042 |
MDNR Fish Stocking Report table, January 2024 to October 2026. Michigan stocking.
Sizing up Mona Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Lake | 656 | 1 | 3.7 | 3 | |
| Muskegon Lake | 5 miles north | 4,234 | 5 | 6.4 | 4 |
| Spring Lake | 7 miles southeast | 1,097 | 2 | 4.4 | 0 |
| Llyod Bayou | 9 miles southeast | 138 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| Wolf Lake, Muskegon County | 10 miles northeast | 225 | 1 | 14.8 | 0 |
| Duck Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County | 13 miles northwest | 254 | 1 | 12.5 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
Close by Mona Lake
Neighboring lakes to Mona Lake
- Muskegon Lake5 miles north
- Spring Lake7 miles southeast
- Llyod Bayou9 miles southeast
- Wolf Lake, Muskegon County10 miles northeast
- Duck Lake near Whitehall, Muskegon County13 miles northwest
Live bait and lures near Mona Lake
- Brightworks Marinemarina, Muskegon, 2 miles
- Safe Harbor Great Lakesmarina, Muskegon, 3 miles
- Shm Great Lakesmarina, Muskegon, 3 miles
- Shoreline Service Baitbait and tackle shop, Muskegon, 3 miles
- Sierra, 5363 Harvey Stbait and tackle shop, Norton Shores, 3 miles
- Lakeshore Yacht Harbour Incmarina, Muskegon, 4 miles
Guided trips on Mona Lake
- Great Lakes Guide Servicecharter, Muskegon, (231) 638-5752
- J Margie Charterscharter, Norton Shores, (231) 799-2229
- RUN-N-GUN CHARTERS LLCcharter, Muskegon, (231) 740-7697
- Rack Em Up Sport Fishingcharter, Muskegon, (231) 557-2368
Overnight stops close to Mona Lake
- Roosevelt Park2 miles
- Norton Shores2 miles
- Muskegon Heights2 miles
Where Mona Lake sits by county
- Muskegon Countyseat: Muskegon
A Piscifun setup for a day on Mona Lake
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Fish an angler meets at Mona Lake
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Mona Lake questions Michigan anglers ask
In which Michigan county is Mona Lake?
Find it in Muskegon County, Central Lake Michigan Management Unit, about 2 miles from Roosevelt Park.
How many acres does the EGLE layer credit to Mona Lake?
About 656 acres.
How many public launches reach Mona Lake?
1 public launch; Mona Lake Park is the biggest.
Which fish has the MDNR found in Mona Lake?
Records show walleye, muskellunge and trout.
Which limits apply on Mona Lake?
Walleye (Lower Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season Last Sat. in April – March 15.
What does a license cost to fish Mona Lake?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
How deep does sunlight reach in Mona Lake?
EGLE estimated 3.7 feet in 2023.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to Mona Lake?
Try Brightworks Marine, roughly 2 miles off.
Does the MDNR plant fish in Mona Lake?
The latest MDNR plants on file (2026): 35,520 walleye.
Which trout lake Type is Mona Lake?
Type F (type f non designated): 5 fish in any combination, but no more than 3 fish of any one species, except up to 5 salmon (Chinook or coho) may be retained. Zero (0) Artic Grayling. Season january 1st to december 31st.
Haul the boat to Mona Lake
Check the limits above, then choose a launch.