Half Moon Lake (Polk County, Wisconsin)

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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake
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Half Moon Lake
Location Polk County, near Milltown, Wisconsin
Coordinates 45°29′37″N92°25′12″W / 45.49361°N 92.42000°W / 45.49361; -92.42000 Coordinates: 45°29′37″N92°25′12″W / 45.49361°N 92.42000°W / 45.49361; -92.42000
Type oxbow lake
Primary inflows spring/seepage
Basin  countriesUnited States
Surface area579 acres (2.34 km2)
Max. depth60 ft (18 m)
Shore length17.1 mi (11.4 km)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Half Moon Lake is located near Milltown, Wisconsin.

Recreation

Half Moon Lake is located in Polk County, Wisconsin (near Balsam Lake). Many different varieties of panfish (bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, yellow perch, and rock bass) and sport fish (largemouth bass, walleye, and northern pike) can be found in the lake. Which make it a popular destination for fishermen. Other recreational activities include boating, canoeing, swimming and water-skiing in summer and ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter. The lake has one public beach and one public boat access, both located at the north west end.

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