Half Moon
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18023800
Special Regulations for Half Moon
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Mississippi River from Brainerd Dam upstream to Highway 6 including Rice, Little Rabbit, and Half Moon Lakes and connected backwaters)
Invasive Species Alert
Half Moon has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Half Moon. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.4 – 6.6 | 1.00 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.56 lb | 8 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 3.0 – 26.5 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
RHS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.83 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 7.0 | 1.23 lb | 13 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 6.2 | 0.42 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.3 | 1.50 lb | 2 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.0 | 0.50 lb | 2 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 16.3 (normal) | 1.9 – 29.5 | 0.13 lb | 49 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.8 | 5.20 lb | 10 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 4.59 lb | 17 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 7.4 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.5 – 14.7 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.4 – 15.1 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 9.6 – 91.4 | 0.30 lb | 5 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 5.7 (normal) | 0.8 – 8.4 | 0.25 lb | 17 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Resorts & Lodges Near Half Moon
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Half Moon. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Half Moon
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Plan Your Trip to Half Moon
- Weather forecast for Half Moon — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 46.5064°N, 94.0898°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.