Half Moon Lake (Bayfield County)
Half Moon Lake is a 106 acre shallow lake in Bayfield County, near Iron River. It has a mostly sandy bottom and holds bass, pike and panfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Half Moon Lake Access (Town of Iron River)RampSingle gravel ramp, room for 1 to 5 rigs, with a sharp 45 degree turn to reach the launch. Picnic tables, grills and a shelter nearby. Town of Iron River, 715-372-5457.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
- 3Half Moon Lake AccessPublicWisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Half Moon Lake (Bayfield County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Half Moon Lake (Bayfield County) ↗Local tips
- Take care at the ramp, which has a 45 degree turn.
- Fish weed edges for bass and pike in the shallow lake.
- Clean your boat well, since non-native water lilies are in the lake.
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