Mona Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mona Lake
Mona Lake Location in Michigan
Location	Muskegon County, Michigan
Coordinates	43°10′N 86°15′W / 43.167°N 86.250°W / 43.167; -86.250
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)
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.

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. There is a public access boat launch with hard-surface ramps on the north shore via Mona Lake Park. Mona Lake Park features a boat launch, a covered picnic shelter, parking, lighted fishing pier, beach and sporting facilities. Mona Lake is connected to Lake Michigan by a recreational channel. The park is located nearby the I-96 and US-31 Interchange

Parks and Recreation

There is a boating club on Mona Lake that is open to the public. 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.

On the south side of Mona Lake is Norton Shores' Ross Park, which is a 43-acre park located on Randall Road. 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.

Lake Harbor Park is a 189 acre park located on Lake Harbor Road, just north of the Mona Lake Channel. The park has over 4000 feet on Lake Michigan, 2000 feet on the Mona Lake Channel and 1500 feet on Mona Lake. The park can be accessed by foot, bike, car or boat. The walkway along Mona Lake provides an ideal fishing area. The walkway passes under the bridge and leads to a picnic area overlooking the channel, complete with tables, grills, shelter and restrooms. A scenic deck overlooking the channel was completed in 2000. Going west from this walkway, an interpretive trail leads to the dunes, a wooden walkway with observation decks and a beautiful beach on Lake Michigan.

Maranatha Conference Grounds is located on the south side of Mona Lake Channel. Maranatha is an 80+ acre Christian vacation destination and retreat/conference center located on 1/2 mile of private Lake Michigan beachfront.

Maranatha Activities include:

• Worship and Bible teaching
• Daily Activities for Children and Teens
• Beach Volleyball
• Climbing Wall
• Zipline
• Craft Room
• Tie Dye
• Heated Pool on the Beach
• Fully-Equipped Exercise Room
• Group Fitness Classes
• Boardwalk on the Beach
• Miniature Golf
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• 2 Children’s Playgrounds
• Talent Show
• Pickle Ball
• Shuffleboard
• Ga-ga Pit
• Bonfires
• Indoor Gymnasium
• Canoeing & Kayaking
• Paddle Boarding