Halfmoon Lake

Details

DNR lake ID

79000101

County

Wabasha

Border water

Shared with Wisconsin

Nearest town (DNR)

West Newton

Infested waters list

Eurasian watermilfoil, bighead carp, faucet snail, flowering rush, grass carp, silver carp, zebra mussel

Eating advice, general populations

crappie: all sizes - 2 servings/week; flathead catfish: all sizes - 1 serving/month; sunfish: all sizes - 2 servings/week; walleye: all sizes - 1 serving/month; white bass: all sizes - 1 serving/month; yellow perch: all sizes - 2 servings/week

Public access

Yes

Lake-specific eating advice

Yes

Sources

• Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
  Checked September 24, 2026
• Minnesota Department of Health fish consumption guidelines
  Checked September 24, 2026

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.