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-bottomed lake that flows into Lake Michigan via the Mona Lake channel.
Water Quality. Mona Lake enjoys equal or better water quality than other similar area lakes.
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, a lighted fishing pier, a beach, and sporting facilities. Mona Lake is connected to Lake Michigan by a recreational channel. The park is located near the I-96 and US-31 Interchange.
Parks and Recreation
There is a boating club on Mona Lake that is open to the public. There is one park on the Muskegon Heights side. One by the mouth of the channel, Lake Harbor Park, and one off from Wellsley Ross Park.
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, a 43-acre park on Randall Road.
Ross Park features a sandy beach, playground equipment, a picnic area, a paved walkway, and a volleyball court. 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 4,000 feet on Lake Michigan, 2,000 feet on the Mona Lake Channel, and 1,500 feet on Mona Lake. The park can be accessed by foot, bike, car, or boat. The walkway along Mona Lake offers ideal fishing. The walkway passes under the bridge and leads to a picnic area overlooking the channel, complete with tables, grills, a 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
If you have additional questions about Mona Lake in Norton Shores or buying or selling a home on Mona Lake, call Realtor David Medendorp.
Sources
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mona Lake
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