Mona Lake
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| Mona Lake | |
|---|---|
  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 on Randall Road.[2] 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 ashore.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mona Lake
- ^ a b c [1][dead link]
- ^ "Mona Lake".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-16. Retrieved 2015-11-08.
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