Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last July 2026 Last stocked July 2026 · avg 7.6 in · 11 plants
Cutthroat Trout species guideHalf Moon Lake fishing
Half Moon Lake fishing is stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout on a natural lake. Also recorded: Lake Trout. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and dawn for Lake Trout.
- Last stocked
- July 2026
- Cutthroat Trout
- Plants on record
- 19
- Since 2020
- Species stocked
- 2 (+1 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.2 in
- Elevation
- 7,604 ft
Fish at Half Moon Lake
Cutthroat Trout Stocked · 11 plants · last July 2026 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 8 plants · last June 2026 Best: dawn, dusk 
Lake Trout Confirmed present Best: dawn Best: dawn
Lake Trout species guideHow Half Moon Lake is stocked
Willow Lake (8.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Willow Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.
Fish stocked in 2020
7,462
Fish stocked in 2021
7,173
Fish stocked in 2022
5,747
Fish stocked in 2023
8,200
Fish stocked in 2024
9,256
Fish stocked in 2025
9,622
Fish stocked in 2026
21,881
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 8,181 | 8.7 in | report |
| June 2026 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 12.1 in | report |
| June 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 1,496 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2026 | Cutthroat Trout | 11,704 | 7.2 in | report |
| October 2025 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,621 | 8.8 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | 9.1 in | report |
| May 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 1,499 | 8.1 in | report |
| July 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 1,412 | 10.7 in | report |
| July 2024 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,844 | 8 in | report |
| July 2023 | Cutthroat Trout | 7,700 | 7.6 in | report |
| June 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 11.4 in | report |
| September 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.5 in | report |
| July 2022 | Cutthroat Trout | 5,247 | 6.8 in | report |
| October 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.5 in | report |
| July 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,605 | 6.9 in | report |
| June 2021 | Cutthroat Trout | 3,068 | 7.1 in | report |
| October 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 13.5 in | report |
| July 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 2,156 | 6.9 in | report |
| June 2020 | Cutthroat Trout | 4,806 | 6.8 in | report |
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.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department before you go.
About Half Moon Lake
Garbage service is NOT available, so all visitors must "Pack it in, Pack it out" when leaving the site. (recreation.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Common questions
What fish are at Half Moon Lake?
Fishing Half Moon Lake usually means Cutthroat Trout: Cutthroat Trout accounts for 11 of 19 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout. Cutthroat Trout was last stocked July 2026, averaging 7.6 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 2026, averaging 11.5 in. Lake Trout is recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Half Moon Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 2026. It is stocked about 2.7 times a year since 2020, most often in June and July.
How big are the fish stocked at Half Moon Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.2 in. Cutthroat Trout average 7.6 in. Rainbow Trout average 11.5 in.
How do you get on Half Moon Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Pinedale, WY. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and 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.
Which lakes near Half Moon Lake were stocked more recently?
Willow Lake (8.6 mi) was stocked more recently. Willow Lake is also stocked with Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout.