Events
Annual Kids "R" 1st Fishing Contest on Half Moon Lake. Bring a child and have lots of fun!! Categories are Northern, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Rock Bass, and Perch. Prizes given for the largest fish in each category. Many other prizes. Held on the Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin, no license required.
BOAT PARADE - 2pm - Decorated boat parade around lake. Gather in Breezy Bay at south end to begin.
FIREWORKS - 10pm/Dusk - Public Beach - watch from the beach or your boat. (Sunday July 2nd backup rain day)
T-SHIRT DYE - Public Beach - Each person participating needs to bring 1 white t-shirt (or other cotton white clothing item - NO towels). Dye will be provided. Loon Ladies will be selling children’s t-shirts to use at this event.
LOON LADIES SALE - Public Beach
Annual Meeting for the Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
Location - Half Moon Lake Beach on the north side of the lake
10am - Noon - Meeting
NOTE: NO lunch after the meeting.
Annual Meeting for the Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
Location - Half Moon Lake Beach on the north side of the lake
10am - Noon - Meeting
NOTE: NO lunch after the meeting. Due to budget constraints, there will not be a lunch provided after the meeting.
T-SHIRT DYE - 10am - Public Beach - Each person participating needs to bring 1 white t-shirt (or other cotton white clothing item - NO towels). Dye will be provided. Loon Ladies will be selling children’s t-shirts to use at this event.
BOAT PARADE - 2pm - Decorated boat parade around lake. Gather in Breezy Bay at south end to begin.
FIREWORKS - 10pm/Dusk - Public Beach - watch from the beach or your boat. (Sunday July 2nd backup rain day)
LOON LADIES SALE - Public Beach
An in-person Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Citizen Lake Monitoring Network (CLMN) Training on Friday, June 16th from 2-4 PM. This training will be very hands on, we will plan to meet at the Half Moon Lake Boat Landing pavilion. Rain location will be provided if necessary.
This training is a great opportunity to refresh your aquatic invasive species identification skills or get started in learning about aquatic invasive species. To aid in identification we will have live native and invasive plants, as well as preserved specimens of species such as zebra mussels and spiny water fleas. We will also cover a new protocol for monitoring for zebra mussels. The outdoor training location will provide an opportunity for hands on experience conducting the aquatic invasive species monitoring protocol.
By attending this training, individuals monitoring on waterbodies that don’t currently have an active AIS CLMN program can receive a free monitoring kit.
Please use this link to RSVP for this training by June 11th, 2023: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Hwkpe3UzoEiYt0VW6Gy6azjxcYeQc-dMjB_xkbwfYZZUOFAxMloxS0lOMzVRTzI3WkxBUE1KUjNTVC4u
Citizen Lake Monitoring: AIS
The goals of the Citizen Lake Monitoring Network are to collect high-quality data, educate and empower volunteers, and share information. The program provides volunteers with necessary equipment and training to conduct AIS monitoring activities on their waterbody. Most volunteers complete the monitoring protocols a few times per year at high-risk sites around their lakes to detect early populations of AIS.
Contact Information
Katelin Anderson
Information and Education Coordinator
Water Quality Specialist
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator
Polk County Land and Water Resources Department
Phone 715-485-8637
Annual Kids "R" 1st Fishing Contest on Half Moon Lake. Bring a child and have lots of fun!! Categories are Northern, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Rock Bass, and Perch. Prizes given for the largest fish in each category. Many other prizes. Held on the Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin, no license required.
Annual Meeting for the Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
Location - Half Moon Lake Beach on the north side of the lake
10am - Meeting
Noon - Free family lunch (after the meeting)
“Dynamic 88” to provide a free concert on HML over the 4th of July. Date and time to be determined, but they are hoping to do a sound check during the boat parade and then do the concert later on the day on the 4th.
See information about last years performance here.
Stay tuned here for more details as we get closer to the 4th.
Loon Ladies sale of all their merchandise at the Half Moon Lake Beach/Landing.
They will also have some White Youth Half Moon Lake shirts for sale that can be used for the Tie Dye event on during the same time.
T-SHIRT DYE - 10am - Public Beach - Each person participating needs to bring 1 white t-shirt (or other cotton white clothing item). Dye will be provided.
FIREWORKS - 10pm/Dusk - Public Beach - watch from the beach or your boat.
BOAT PARADE - 2pm - Decorated boat parade around lake. Gather in Breezy Bay at south end to begin.
LOON LADIES SALE - Public Beach
Annual Kids "R" 1st Fishing Contest on Half Moon Lake. Bring a child and have lots of fun!! Categories are Northern, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Rock Bass, and Perch. Prizes given for the largest fish in each category. Many other prizes. Held on the Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin, no license required.
State of Wisconsin summer free fishing weekend. First weekend in June
Loon Ladies sale of all their merchandise at the Half Moon Lake Beach/Landing.
They will also have some White Youth Half Moon Lake shirts for sale that can be used for the Tie Dye event on July 3rd.
Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is the first Saturday in May. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day.
More information: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/seasons/index.html
Annual Meeting for the Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
Location - Half Moon Lake Beach on the north side of the lake
10am - Meeting
Noon - Free family lunch (after the meeting)
Loon Ladies sale at the Half Moon Lake Beach.
(some items listed may not be available at this event)
Loon Ladies sale at the Half Moon Lake Beach.
(some items listed may not be available at this event)
T-SHIRT DYE - 10am - Public Beach - Each person participating needs to bring 1 white t-shirt (or other white clothing item). Dye will be provided.
LOON LADIES SALE - 9am-Noon - Public Beach
BOAT PARADE - 2pm - Decorated boat parade around lake. Gather in Breezy Bay at south end to begin.
FIREWORKS - Dusk - at public beach - watch from the beach or your boat. (Note - Bone Lake fireworks are scheduled the night of July 3rd)
Annual Kids "R" 1st Fishing Contest on Half Moon Lake. Bring a child and have lots of fun!! Categories are Northern, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Rock Bass, and Perch. Prizes given for the largest fish in each category. Many other prizes. Held on the Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin, no license required.
State of Wisconsin summer free fishing weekend. First weekend in June
Loon Ladies sale at the Half Moon Lake Beach.
Merchandise examples (may not be available at this event)
Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is the first Saturday in May. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day.
More information: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/seasons/index.html
7/13 UPADTE - Event is CANCELED for 2020 due to COVID safety concerns. The event will hopefully return 2021.
Learn to Water Ski Day
...or Barefoot...or Wakeboard...or Kneeboard...or Show Ski Pyramids ...or anything else on Water
What: Want to learn how to Water Ski or anything else you can do on water, come on down and we will help get you going. If you or your kids would like to learn a water sport, we would like to teach you! Equipment, Boats and Instruction provided.
Where: South end of lake, in front of Dan Hale’s old house
Contact with questions: Warren Smallidge - wsmall@frontiernet.net
In honor of Warren Smallidge, Sr. "Mr. Water Ski" on Half Moon Lake for many years.
Annual Meeting for the Half Moon Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District
Location - Half Moon Lake Beach on the north side of the lake
9am - Noon - Loon Ladies Sale - Loon Ladies will be set up selling Half Moon Lake merch. Sales will pause during the meeting, so come early or visit after the meeting.
10am - Noon - District Meeting
Details and Schedule of the Meeting
2021 Annual Budget Recommendation
2019 HML Annual Meeting - Meeting Minutes (2019-08-31)
Noon - Picnic - Free bag lunch for you and your families. Yoder’s ice cream and Walker’s A&W root beer will also be served. Please let us know how many your family would like so we order the correct number. Please RSVP by 7/14 to: ellenbutler1912@gmail.com
2pm - BOAT PARADE - Decorated boat parade around lake. Gather in south end to begin.
(Please note, due to pollution, the Warden will issue tickets for any water balloons.)
Before fireworks - “ Aladdin” (live action version) - at public beach - begins before the fireworks, pauses for the fireworks show, then finishes after the movie. NO refreshments this year. Bring blankets, chairs, and bug spray. By the Milltown Library.
Dusk - FIREWORKS - at public beach - watch from the beach or your boat
T-SHIRT DYE - CANCELED - Public Beach - Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the T-shirt dye event has been canceled.
4:30pm- SAILBOAT RACE - Open to all sailors. Start at Rosie's point at 4:30pm, head north and sail around ENTIRE water ski course, then back around the sand bar on the south end of lake (look for sailing buoy/flag), then back to Rosie's point for the finish.
** If necessary, rain delay for fireworks will be the evening of July 5th**
We will be at the Beach/Boat Launch on Saturday July 4th from 9:00 AM to Noon. Please stop by!
Due to COVID-19, we would appreciate it if people would wear masks at the sale and social distance as best as possible. I know it is not easy, but let's try to be sure to keep everyone as healthy as we can.
Please "Like" us on Facebook at Half Moon Lake Loon Ladies and look us up at our website: https://halfmoonlakeloonladies.com.
If you are unable to make it on Saturday, feel free to give us a call, text, or email any time. We are always available for you!
Beth: 651-485-9860 or Sherry 865-765-1307
Spread the word about the sale and how to reach us!
If you know of anyone that would like to be added to our email contact list, let us know.
2020 Contest is canceled due to COVID-19. Let’s look forward to the contest in 2021!
Annual Kids "R" 1st Fishing Contest on Half Moon Lake. Bring a child and have lots of fun!! Categories are Northern, Sunfish, Crappie, Bass, Rock Bass, and Perch. Prizes given for the largest fish in each category. Many other prizes. Held on the Free Fishing weekend in Wisconsin, no license required.
State of Wisconsin summer free fishing weekend. First weekend in June
Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is the first Saturday in May. Hook and line fishing for many fish species on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day.
More information: https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/seasons/index.html
HOLD: Typically the first Saturday in August - To be confirmed.
Learn to Water Ski Day
...or Barefoot...or Wakeboard...or Kneeboard...or Show Ski Pyramids ...or anything else on Water
What: Want to learn how to Water Ski or anything else you can do on water, come on down and we will help get you going. If you or your kids would like to learn a water sport, we would like to teach you! Equipment, Boats and Instruction provided.
Where: South end of lake, in front of Dan Hale’s old house
Contact with questions: Warren Smallidge - wsmall@frontiernet.net
In honor of Warren Smallidge, Sr. "Mr. Water Ski" on Half Moon Lake for many years.
Because of extensive damage and required clean-up for everyone, rescheduing has been delayed. Legally, re-posting and re-notification is required. Saturday, August 31, 2019 seems to be the best time for most folks to have an opportunity to attend. It seems likely that most will have other obligations that weekend as well, therefore, the usual family picnic will not be planned. We do, however, plan to provide ice cream and soft drinks and water.
Please bring a lawn chair, as tent and chairs will not be available.
Hope that most can attend!
WHO: All Half Moon Lake Residents
WHAT: Rescheduled Annual HML Protection & Rehabilitation District Meeting
WHEN: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 - 10am-Noon
WHERE: HML Beach Pavillion
The Half Moon Lake Loon Ladies will have our merchandise set up for sales at the beach / boat launch on Sunday, August 11th from 9:00 AM to Noon.
Please come see us! We all likely need a happy break from storm cleanup! We have a variety of Half Moon Lake hats, visors, can koozies, shirts & sweatshirts for men, women, youth, toddlers, baby onsies, flags, totes, and dresses.
You can follow us on Facebook at Half Moon Lake Loon Ladies and look us up at our website: https://halfmoonlakeloonladies.com.
If you are unable to make it on Sunday, feel free to give us a call to stop by our cabins anytime. We are on the south end of the lake, on 190th. Beth: 651-485-9860 or Sherry 865-765-1307.
