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Half Moon Lake
Half Moon Lake is a lake in Des Moines County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
86°
70°
12 mph
91%
Sat
Overcast
73°
67°
15 mph
55%
Sun
Partly cloudy
80°
62°
13 mph
5%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hartman Pond0.0 mi
- Lost Slough0.3 mi
- Magee Lake0.5 mi
- Long Pond0.6 mi
- Roscum Pond0.6 mi
- Round Lake0.9 mi
- Skunk Slough0.9 mi
- Skunk River1.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Half Moon Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Half Moon Lake?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Half Moon Lake?+
Half Moon Lake is a lake in Des Moines County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.