Half Moon Lake fishing

Fishing at Half Moon Lake is on a natural lake, stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

19

Since 2020

Species recorded

2

Average size

9.2 in

Elevation

7,604 ft

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Pinedale, WY
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Half Moon Lake Campground sits on the northeast shore at 7,600 feet in Bridger-Teton National Forest, 17 sites with three offering direct lake access, vault toilets, no drinking water. About half a mile down the main road is a separate boat launch with a dock and its own vault toilets.

Sources: water_type , access , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , watch_outs

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How Half Moon Lake is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was May 1, 2026, earlier than usual.

Fish at Half Moon Lake

Fishing Half Moon Lake is most likely to be for Cutthroat Trout. Cutthroat Trout accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout.

Cutthroat Trout 11 plants
Plants
11 of 19
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Average length
7.6 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Cutthroat Trout guide.

Rainbow Trout 8 plants
Plants
8 of 19
Last stocked
June 1, 2026
Average length
11.5 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Fishing Half Moon Lake

Half Moon Lake provides many recreational activities for visitors. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, and lake trout. Other various species of fish native to the area are also available in this lake, offering diverse fishing opportunities.

Sources: recreation.gov

What to watch for

Proper food storage is required in this campground for visitor safety. Additionally, garbage service is NOT available, so all visitors must "Pack it in, Pack it out" when leaving the site.

Fish stocked per year

  • 7,4622020
  • 7,1732021
  • 5,7472022
  • 8,2002023
  • 9,2562024
  • 9,6222025
  • 21,8812026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 19 plants Showing 19 plants

Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 8,181 8.7 in report
June 1, 2026 Rainbow Trout 500 12.1 in report
June 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 1,496 8.8 in report
May 1, 2026 Cutthroat Trout 11,704 7.2 in report
October 1, 2025 Cutthroat Trout 7,621 8.8 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 502 9.1 in report
May 1, 2025 Rainbow Trout 1,499 8.1 in report
July 1, 2024 Rainbow Trout 1,412 10.7 in report
July 1, 2024 Cutthroat Trout 7,844 8 in report
July 1, 2023 Cutthroat Trout 7,700 7.6 in report
June 1, 2023 Rainbow Trout 500 11.4 in report
September 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 500 13.5 in report
July 1, 2022 Cutthroat Trout 5,247 6.8 in report
October 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 500 13.5 in report
July 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 3,605 6.9 in report
June 1, 2021 Cutthroat Trout 3,068 7.1 in report
October 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 500 13.5 in report
July 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 2,156 6.9 in report
June 1, 2020 Cutthroat Trout 4,806 6.8 in report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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