Half Moon
St. Louis County, Minnesota — DOW #69065700
23 Surveys
162.25
Acres
40 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
33
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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.
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 5.8 | — | — | 58 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 1.09 lb | 4 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.16 lb | 6 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 48.0 | — | — | 480 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 26 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 107.1 (above normal) | 4.3 – 34.3 | 0.03 lb | 964 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 4.1 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.26 lb | 37 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 1.0 | — | — | 10 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.9 | 0.26 lb | 5 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.8 | 0.25 lb | 33 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 1.3 – 5.3 | 2.11 lb | 37 |
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 3.41 lb | 8 |
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.4 | — | 4 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.8 | — | 8 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.9 | 0.08 lb | 2 |
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.7 | — | — | 7 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-27 | 1/4-in trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2 |
Rainbow Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-03 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 9 |
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Plan Your Trip to Half Moon
- Weather forecast for Half Moon — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 47.3832°N, 92.5075°W — Get Directions
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- 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.