The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Moon Lake
Duchesne County, Utah · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Moon Lake
Moon Lake spreads over about 760 acres in Duchesne County, Utah. Moon Lake, on the south slope of the High Uintas, was enlarged by Moon Lake Dam, completed in 1938.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.3 miles. Its surface is about 8,050 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Duchesne, is about 28 miles south. Provo, the nearest city, is about 64 miles west.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.3 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 8,050 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Duchesne County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Moon Lake in Utah usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Trout
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 5:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Moon Lake
- Duchesneabout 28 mi south
- Provonearest city, about 64 mi west
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Questions about Moon Lake
What fish are in Moon Lake?
Lakes like Moon Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Moon Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Moon Lake?
About 760 acres, with about 7.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Moon Lake?
Duchesne is about 28 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Moon Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Moon Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
