Halfmoon Lake (Eau Claire County)

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Half Moon Lake is a shallow city lake next to Carson Park in Eau Claire. It is known for largemouth bass, northern pike and panfish.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 24K Hydrography.

Current air temperature at Halfmoon Lake (Eau Claire County) (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area135 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsNo internal combustion engines (electric or paddle only)

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.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Carson Park Boat RampRamp
Single gravel to concrete launch, 6 to 10 truck and trailer spots, no toilet. City of Eau Claire manages it.Directions ↗
Braun's Bay landingPublic
Paved landing with a dock and an accessible fishing pier.Directions ↗
Lakeshore Park fishing pierPublic
Dock and accessible fishing pier, no boat landing.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
5Carson Park Boat RampPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Halfmoon Lake (Eau Claire County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Gas motors are not allowed, so use a trolling motor, canoe or kayak.
The lake is shallow, so fish weed edges and the piers.
The lake sits in a city park, so expect crowds on summer weekends.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.