Moose Pond, Wyoming: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Moose Pond sits in Teton County, out in Wyoming. Country round the bank runs to rolling bush. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Teton County. Moose Wilson Road sits 16 miles from the bank. After that come Wilson at 18 miles and Driggs at 19 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Moose Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Teton County, recorded fish include mountain whitefish, lake trout, Utah sucker and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Moose Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 13°F and July at about 60°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Moose Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. If the gate is shut, Jenny Lake at 1.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Moose Pond.