Mona Lake
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| Mona Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Muskegon County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43°10′N 86°15′W / 43.167°N 86.250°W |
| Primary outflows | Lake Michigan |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 695 acres (281 ha) |
| Average depth | 42 ft (13 m) |
| Max. depth | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Surface elevation | 581 ft (177 m)[1] |
| Settlements | Norton Shores, MI |
Mona Lake is a freshwater lake located in Norton Shores just outside the city of Muskegon in the U.S. state of Michigan (Muskegon County). Mona Lake is a sandy bottom lake that flows into Lake Michigan via the Mona Lake channel.[2]
Fishing
The 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.[3] There is a public access boat launch with hard-surface ramps on the north shore.
Parks and Recreation
There is a Boating Club on Mona Lake that is open to the public.[4] The boating club features a full service gas station dock, boat launch, full service kitchen, restrooms, Tiki Bar, playground, picnic areas, and a sandy beach [5]
On the south side of Mona Lake is Norton Shores' Ross Park, which is a 43-acre park located Randall Road.[6] Ross Park Features a Sandy Beach Area with playground equipment, a picnic area, a paved walkway and a volleyball area. There is also a Boat parking area for those who want to come to shore.[7]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mona Lake
- ^ http://www.nortonshoresparks.org/Home/Parks
- ^ http://www.lake-link.com/lakes/lake.cfm?LakeID=22882
- ^ http://monalakeboatingclub.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=11
- ^ http://www.monalakeboatingclub.net/
- ^ http://www.nortonshoresparks.org/Home/Parks
- ^ http://www.nortonshoresparks.org/Home/Parks