Moon Lake fishing
Moon Lake was last stocked on July 16, 2026 with 1,125 walleye (4.6 in. average), according to the Utah DWR fish stocking report. It is a lake in Duchesne County, Utah. From 2021 to 2026, DWR stocked 92,202 fish here, the 5th most of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County.
Recent stockings at Moon Lake
- July 16, 20261,125 walleye, 4.6 in. average
- July 13, 20261,404 tiger trout, 10.6 in. average
- June 17, 20266,660 splake, 2.5 in. average
- June 6, 20263,211 rainbow trout, 11.4 in. average
- May 26, 20261,983 rainbow trout, 10.8 in. average
- May 22, 20262,470 rainbow trout, 11.0 in. average
Newest first, from the Utah DWR stocking report. Full stocking history.
Moon Lake facts
- Last stocked
- July 16, 2026 (117 days ago): 1,125 walleye
- Stockings in 2026
- 7 (16,853 fish): 7,664 rainbow trout, 6,660 splake, 1,404 tiger trout and 1,125 walleye
- County
- Duchesne County
- Stocked since 2021
- rainbow trout, tiger trout, splake and walleye
- Likely catch (DWR)
- brook trout, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout and splake
- Average size stocked
- 6.7 in. (2021 to 2026)
- County rank
- 5th most fish of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County since 2021
- Name in DWR report
- MOON L
- Nearest water
- Yellowstone River, 6 mi
- Rules
- Water-specific rules in the 2026 guidebook
Moon Lake stocking report, last 12 months
| July 16, 2026 | Walleye | 1,125 | 4.6 in. |
| July 13, 2026 | Tiger trout | 1,404 | 10.6 in. |
| June 17, 2026 | Splake | 6,660 | 2.5 in. |
| June 6, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 3,211 | 11.4 in. |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 992 | 11.0 in. |
| May 26, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 991 | 10.7 in. |
| May 22, 2026 | Rainbow trout | 2,470 | 11.0 in. |
Source: Utah DWR fish stocking report. Stocking data fetched Nov. 10, 2026; newest record dated Nov. 19, 2026. DWR posts stockings after they happen and does not publish schedules.
Moon Lake stocking profile
- First record in the DWR report: May 14, 2002. Since then DWR has logged 121 stockings here in 25 different years, 499,263 fish in all.
- Species stocked 2021 to 2026, by share of fish: splake 47% (43,657 fish), rainbow trout 35% (32,468 fish), tiger trout 16% (14,952 fish) and walleye 1% (1,125 fish).
- Busiest months in the record: June (35% of records) and July (30% of records).
- Stocked fish averaged 6.7 in. from 2021 to 2026 (per-record averages ranged from 2.5 to 12.8 in.). The yearly average was 6.6 in. in 2021 and 7.2 in. in 2025.
- Fish stocked 2021 to 2026: 92,202, the 5th most of 263 stocked waters in Duchesne County and 72nd of 1,076 statewide.
- Nearest other water with a page: Yellowstone River, 6 mi away.
Computed from Utah DWR stocking records (fish counts and average lengths as DWR reports them). Past stocking is history, not a schedule.
When is Moon Lake stocked?
Based on DWR stocking records, 2021 to 2025. Stocked in 5 of those 5 years.
2025 stocking: 4 records, first on May 29, last on Aug. 5.
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. This is past stocking, not a promise. How we read patterns.
Moon Lake stocking history by year
| Year | Records | Fish | Avg. length | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 16,853 | 7.2 in. | Walleye, Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2025 | 4 | 15,792 | 7.2 in. | Splake, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2024 | 6 | 14,187 | 7.6 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2023 | 5 | 17,423 | 5.7 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout, Splake |
| 2022 | 6 | 16,048 | 6.4 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2021 | 6 | 11,899 | 6.6 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2020 | 6 | 35,668 | 5.3 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2019 | 4 | 17,751 | 5.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2018 | 4 | 27,904 | 4.7 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2017 | 3 | 37,051 | 4.2 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2016 | 5 | 20,369 | 4.1 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2015 | 5 | 26,901 | 3.9 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2014 | 4 | 20,434 | 5.0 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2013 | 4 | 17,915 | 4.2 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2012 | 3 | 12,695 | 4.6 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2011 | 4 | 23,519 | 4.0 in. | Splake, Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2010 | 7 | 26,066 | 4.6 in. | Rainbow trout, Splake, Tiger trout |
| 2009 | 3 | 25,590 | 4.8 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2008 | 3 | 15,574 | 6.5 in. | Tiger trout, Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2007 | 6 | 26,360 | 5.8 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout, Splake |
| 2006 | 6 | 16,674 | 7.1 in. | Splake, Rainbow trout |
| 2005 | 4 | 15,843 | 6.4 in. | Tiger trout, Rainbow trout |
| 2004 | 6 | 17,185 | 5.8 in. | Rainbow trout, Tiger trout |
| 2003 | 7 | 16,884 | 7.4 in. | Splake, Trout (mixed), Rainbow trout |
| 2002 | 3 | 6,678 | 9.3 in. | Rainbow trout |
All stocking records 2021 to Nov. 10, 2025 (27)
| Aug. 5, 2025 | Splake | 6,508 | 3.1 in. |
| July 23, 2025 | Tiger trout | 1,400 | 11.3 in. |
| June 10, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,901 | 9.9 in. |
| May 29, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 3,983 | 9.8 in. |
| Aug. 27, 2024 | Tiger trout | 1,501 | 11.5 in. |
| July 9, 2024 | Splake | 6,535 | 2.9 in. |
| July 2, 2024 | Tiger trout | 1,400 | 10.0 in. |
| June 7, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 329 | 12.3 in. |
| May 31, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,288 | 12.0 in. |
| May 27, 2024 | Rainbow trout | 2,134 | 12.1 in. |
| Sept. 26, 2023 | Tiger trout | 2,262 | 4.3 in. |
| June 26, 2023 | Tiger trout | 750 | 9.4 in. |
| June 7, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 11.6 in. |
| June 6, 2023 | Splake | 10,012 | 3.3 in. |
| May 26, 2023 | Rainbow trout | 2,399 | 11.1 in. |
| July 27, 2022 | Tiger trout | 3,650 | 4.3 in. |
| July 15, 2022 | Splake | 7,160 | 3.6 in. |
| June 14, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 100 | 12.7 in. |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,240 | 12.0 in. |
| May 19, 2022 | Rainbow trout | 2,144 | 12.0 in. |
| May 16, 2022 | Tiger trout | 754 | 8.8 in. |
| Nov. 29, 2021 | Tiger trout | 1,006 | 6.9 in. |
| July 2, 2021 | Splake | 6,782 | 3.3 in. |
| June 9, 2021 | Tiger trout | 825 | 9.4 in. |
| May 26, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 250 | 12.4 in. |
| May 18, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 996 | 12.8 in. |
| May 17, 2021 | Rainbow trout | 2,040 | 12.3 in. |
Fishing rules
- Splake limit: 2, counted toward the statewide trout limit.
From the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook, in our own words. Rules can change mid-year: check wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks before fishing. See statewide limits.
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Moon Lake questions
When is Moon Lake stocked?
DWR does not publish stocking schedules. Past records show Moon Lake was stocked in late May to early June (4 of the last 5 years) and late June to early July (3 of the last 5 years). The most recent stocking in the DWR report is dated July 16, 2026.
What fish are in Moon Lake?
DWR lists brook trout, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout and splake as likely catches and arctic grayling, cutthroat trout, kokanee salmon and tiger trout as possible. Since 2021 DWR has stocked rainbow trout, tiger trout, splake and walleye.
Are there special fishing rules at Moon Lake?
Yes. The 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook lists rules for this water, summarized on this page. Check the guidebook and DWR updates before fishing.
Stocking: Utah DWR fish stocking report, fetched Nov. 10, 2026. Size, program, species and facilities: DWR Fish Utah. Location: Utah DWR, USGS NHD. Rules: 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook. Page built Nov. 10, 2026. Found an error? Tell us. Verify rules with DWR before fishing.