Halfmoon Lake
Halfmoon Lake is on the Washtenaw and Livingston County line near Pinckney, part of the Middle Huron watershed. It is a deep lake with steep drop-offs.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Common in the 1991 DNR survey
Bluegill
Common in the 1991 DNR survey
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Crappie
Black crappie
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Halfmoon Lake boat rampRampPublic ramp at 9292 Lakeview Dr, Pinckney. A state access site and swimming beach are on the northeast shore.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Halfmoon Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Halfmoon Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the steep drop-offs for pike and bass.
- Work shallow weeds for bluegill and crappie.
- Carp and gar are common, so expect some bycatch.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
More Michigan lakes
Torch Lake (Antrim County) Lake Charlevoix Burt Lake Mullett Lake Lake Gogebic Manistique Lake Black Lake Crystal Lake All Michigan lakes →
Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.