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Moon Lake

Fishing Guide

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Moon Lake is a beautiful reservoir in the Uinta Basin surrounded by aspen and pine, offering solid Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout fishing. A popular base camp for accessing the High Uintas Wilderness.

Recent Stocking

SpeciesAmountDate
Walleye1,125 fish
Rainbow Trout3,211 fish
Rainbow Trout1,983 fish · 2 loads
Rainbow Trout2,470 fish

Species

Primary

Rainbow Trout

Also present

Brook Trout
  • Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout stocked regularly
  • Brook Trout: Brook Trout in inlet areas

Recommended Gear

Proven lures and bait for what's biting here.

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Fishing Regulations

Utah general limits

  • Trout, salmon, grayling (combined)4
  • Black bass (largemouth & smallmouth)6
  • Walleye10
  • Channel catfish8
  • Yellow perch50
  • Wiper / white bassNo limit

This water may set its own exceptions — check the official guidebook.

Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.

Get Directions

From Duchesne, take US-191 north then turn west on Moon Lake Road. The campground is approximately 25 miles from Duchesne.

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Access & Facilities

  • Shore fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Current Weather

Temperature

78°F

Wind

8 mph

Clear skies

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