Mona Lake fishing

Mona Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie, Muskellunge, and Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1980, most often in June and November. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.

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Last stocked
June 9, 2026
· Walleye
Plants on record
26
Since 1980
Species stocked
3 (+4 also recorded)
Surface acres
649.8

Fish at Mona Lake

3 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last June 9, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 9, 2026 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last November 13, 2024 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked November 13, 2024 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

Mona Lake is an exceptional fishery for big walleyes, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge (muskie), northern pike, smallmouth bass, white bass, salmon, and yellow perch. Anglers can utilize a public access boat launch with hard-surface ramps and a lighted fishing pier on the north shore via Mona Lake Park. The walkway along Mona Lake also provides an ideal fishing area. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Mona Lake is stocked

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 27 years between 1980 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1980

2,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,450

Fish stocked in 1985

26,020

Fish stocked in 1987

1,100

Fish stocked in 1988

76,000

Fish stocked in 1989

1,260

Fish stocked in 1990

1,400

Fish stocked in 1991

2,085

Fish stocked in 2009

70,340

Fish stocked in 2013

1,042

Fish stocked in 2014

35,875

Fish stocked in 2015

29,956

Fish stocked in 2016

3,868,000

Fish stocked in 2018

34,741

Fish stocked in 2019

41,020

Fish stocked in 2021

239

Fish stocked in 2022

8,132

Fish stocked in 2023

38,235

Fish stocked in 2024

1,042

Fish stocked in 2026

35,520

Stocking history

Source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 9, 2026Walleye35,520–report
November 13, 2024Muskellunge1,042–report
June 7, 2023Walleye38,235–report
November 3, 2022Muskellunge1,041–report
June 29, 2022Walleye7,091–report
November 10, 2021Muskellunge239–report
June 13, 2019Walleye41,020–report
June 6, 2018Walleye34,741–report
April 26, 2016Walleye1,568,000–report
April 20, 2016Walleye2,300,000–report
July 9, 2015Muskellunge29,956–report
November 6, 2014Muskellunge315–report
October 29, 2014Muskellunge726–report
June 26, 2014Walleye34,834–report
November 14, 2013Muskellunge1,042–report
June 2, 2009Walleye70,340–report
October 10, 1991Tiger Muskie2,085–report
September 26, 1990Tiger Muskie1,400–report
September 13, 1989Tiger Muskie1,260–report
September 30, 1988Tiger Muskie1,000–report
May 5, 1988Muskellunge75,000–report
October 6, 1987Tiger Muskie1,100–report
May 13, 1985Tiger Muskie26,020–report
August 13, 1981Tiger Muskie1,000–report
July 7, 1981Tiger Muskie450–report
August 18, 1980Tiger Muskie2,000–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Norton Shores
Facilities
restrooms

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Muskegon Lake 4.4 mi last stocked June 3, 2025 Spring Lake 6.7 mi last stocked November 13, 2024 Wolf Lake 9.3 mi last stocked June 4, 2024 White Lake 15.6 mi last stocked June 9, 2026 Big Blue Lake 19.2 mi last stocked June 9, 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Mona Lake?

Fishing Mona Lake is as likely for Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Each accounts for 9 of 26 plants on record. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 10, 1991. Walleye was last stocked June 9, 2026. Muskellunge was last stocked November 13, 2024. Bluegill, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Mona Lake stocked?

Last stocked June 9, 2026. It is stocked about 0.6 times a year since 1980, most often in June and November. No plants recorded in 27 years between 1980 and 2026.

How do you get on Mona Lake?

The nearest town is Norton Shores. Facilities include restrooms.

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