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Boat­ing

In Pinedale, WY

HE NUMER­OUS AND BEAU­TI­FUL LAKES SUR­ROUND­ING PINEDALE OFFER WATER RECRE­ATION SUCH AS CANOE­ING, KAYAK­ING, SAIL­ING, JET SKI­ING, WATER SKI­ING, AND FISH­ING. THE SEA­SON FOR WATER SPORTS TYP­I­CAL­LY RANGES FROM MID-MAY TO EARLY-OCTOBER.

WATER SKI­ING, SAILING, 
MOTOR BOAT­ING, & JET SKIS

The Pinedale area has many large lakes with­in the Bridger-Teton Nation­al For­est ade­quate for water ski­ing, sail­ing and motor boat­ing. The Wind Riv­er Range lakes (Fre­mont, Half Moon, and New Fork Lakes) all have pub­lic boat docks and large park­ing areas for vehi­cles with boat trailers.

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CANOE­ING & KAYAKING

The Pinedale area offers hun­dreds of lakes for qui­eter boat­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties such as canoe­ing, kayak­ing, and float tub­ing. Many of these lakes do not have trails that com­plete­ly encir­cle their shore­lines and boat­ing is the only way to reach their remote areas.

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BOAT RENTALS

Boat rentals, includ­ing canoes, small fish­ing boats, power­boats and par­ty barges, are avail­able at lodges on both Fre­mont and Half Moon Lakes. Small fish­ing boats can be rent­ed on Boul­der Lake. Boats can be rent­ed by the hour or day. Those with pri­vate boats can berth at the pub­lic mari­nas on both lakes. Kayaks, canoes & pad­dle­boards may also be rent­ed from The Great Out­door Shop in Pinedale.

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FREMONT LAKE SAILING REGATTA

Each August the Pinedale Boat Club sponsors the Sailing Regatta on Wyoming's second-largest lake, Fremont Lake. This two-day competition draws sailing enthusiasts throughout the states.

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POP­U­LAR DESTINATIONS

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Fre­mont Lake

Only 3.2 miles from Pinedale, this stun­ning­ly beau­ti­ful, pris­tine, and most­ly unde­vel­oped lake offers easy access to out­door activ­i­ties and is a focal point for pop­u­lar annu­al events, includ­ing the Sail­ing Regat­ta and Big Fish Ice Der­by. Fre­mont Lake is Wyoming’s sec­ond-largest nat­ur­al lake at 12 miles long and up to 1 mile wide and the 7th deep­est lake in the coun­try (610 feet).

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Half Moon Lake

Half Moon Lake

Half Moon Lake, hides in a forest­ed moun­tain pock­et just 10 miles from Pinedale. In the win­ter, Half Moon Lake offers excel­lent ice fish­ing and spot­ty ice skat­ing in an inti­mate and scenic set­ting with­in the Bridger Teton Nation­al Forest.

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Green Riv­er Lakes

The snow­mo­bile ride into Green Riv­er Lakes proves that some­times both the jour­ney and the des­ti­na­tion are equal­ly worth­while. The groomed trail allows for wildlife and scenery view­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties to inspire you for years to come.

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New Fork Lakes

Want to get away to a remote, beau­ti­ful moun­tain lake, but don’t want to dri­ve too far from Pinedale? New Fork Lakes, nes­tled at the base of the rugged Wind Riv­er Moun­tains, offers exten­sive recre­ation­al oppor­tu­ni­ties and facil­i­ties and is only 24 miles from Pinedale.

Sum­mer recre­ation­al oppor­tu­ni­ties at New Fork Lakes include camp­ing, hik­ing, back­pack­ing, horse­back rid­ing, fish­ing, and boat­ing. Anglers can cast for brook trout, Mack­i­naw (lake trout), Koka­nee salmon, and rain­bows. New Fork Lakes is an access point for many trails in the Wind Riv­er Range and Bridger Wilder­ness. There are also oppor­tu­ni­ties for short strolls and day hikes.

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BEFORE YOU GO

RULES, REG­U­LA­TIONS & BOAT­ING SAFETY

In the state of Wyoming, all waters are governed by the Wyoming Game & Fish Department.

  • No one under the age of 16 is allowed to operate/be in physical control of any boat unless an adult is present.
  • Motorized watercraft must be registered with the state annually
  • Registration numbers must be clearly visible
  • Watercraft reaching 16 feet or longer must have enough floatation devices for all persons on board
  • All persons water skiing, on jet skis, or towed by motorboat must wear life jackets.
  • Be aware of the causes and risks of hypothermia

JET SKI RESTRICTIONS

Jet skis are not permitted on New Fork Lakes, Green River Lakes, or any of the lakes within the Wyoming Range. Motorboats are also prohibited on lakes within the Wyoming Range.