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2 unusual facts about Half Moon Lake


Half Moon Lake

This lake, located in Polk County, Wisconsin (near Balsam Lake), is home to many different varieties of panfish (bluegill, sunfish, black crappie, yellow perch, and rock bass) and sport fish (largemouth bass, walleye, and northern pike), which make it a popular destination for fishermen.

William J. Olcott

In 1925, Olcott and his wife established the "Olcott Lodge", a rest lodge for wives of the Oliver Iron Mining Company at Half Moon Lake in the Mesabi Range.



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