Fishing Moon Lake in Fremont County, Wyoming

• Overview

  In Wyoming, Moon Lake belongs to Fremont County. The surroundings are rolling bush. Surface area is around 60 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.9 miles keeps the choices simple. Pinedale sits 42 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Further out sit Jackson (51 miles) and South Park (52 miles). Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Moon Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Fremont County records list brown trout, rainbow trout, white sucker, brook trout and common carp among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Moon Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 48°F on average, December about 15°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Once it clears, about early June, the fishing comes on quickly. Expect the water usable from around early June until roughly early November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Moon Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Alice Lake is 1.7 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Moon Lake.