Mona Lake
Mona Lake is in Norton Shores in Muskegon County and connects to Lake Michigan by a channel. It holds a wide mix of fish including perch, bass, pike and walleye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Mona Lake Park launchRampPublic hard-surface ramp on the north shore. DNR lists a public ramp at 3640 Green St, Norton Shores.Directions ↗
- Ross ParkPublicSouth side boat parking area.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 Mona 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 Mona Lake ↗Local tips
- The channel to Lake Michigan lets fish move in and out, so conditions can change.
- Try the deeper basin for perch and walleye.
- Check the ramp at Mona Lake Park for fees before you launch.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.