Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night Half Moon Lake fishing
Half Moon Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Black Crappie, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 10
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 1 (+9 also recorded)
- Average size
- 5.9 in
- Surface acres
- 546.5
Fish at Half Moon Lake
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Warmouth Confirmed present
How Half Moon Lake is stocked
About 138 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
18,064
Fish stocked in 2013
5,790
Fish stocked in 2015
5,503
Fish stocked in 2016
16,182
Fish stocked in 2017
5,786
Fish stocked in 2019
5,790
Fish stocked in 2021
6,188
Fish stocked in 2023
5,787
Fish stocked in 2025
6,355
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 6,355 | 7.25 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 5,787 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 6,188 | 7.3 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 5,790 | 6.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 5,786 | 6.4 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 16,182 | 2 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 5,503 | 8.2 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 5,790 | 6.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 12,274 | 2.1 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 5,790 | 6.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Milltown, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Voss Landing, the Town of Milltown's main ramp, is a lit concrete-plank launch with two boarding docks (not ADA accessible), a vault toilet, 6 to 10 trailer stalls and an adjacent shelter with tables and grills. The town also runs a carry-in access on the south shore.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Half Moon Lake
Anglers should be aware that Half Moon Lake has several invasive species. These include Banded Mystery Snail, Chinese Mystery Snail, Curly-Leaf Pondweed, Eurasian Water-Milfoil, Rusty Crayfish, and Yellow Iris. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Half Moon Lake?
Fishing Half Moon Lake usually means Walleye. All 10 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 5.9 in. Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Black Crappie, plus 5 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Half Moon Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 2011. About 138 reported fish per acre, 7th most of 9 lakes in Polk County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Half Moon Lake?
Walleye stocked at Half Moon Lake average 5.9 in.
How do you get on Half Moon Lake?
The nearest town is Milltown, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Voss Landing, the Town of Milltown's main ramp, is a lit concrete-plank launch with two boarding docks (not ADA accessible), a vault toilet, 6 to 10 trailer stalls and an adjacent shelter with tables and grills. The town also runs a carry-in access on the south shore.