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Water Sports

In Pinedale, WY

THE BEAU­TI­FUL LAKES AROUND PINEDALE ARE THERE FOR YOUR ENJOY­MENT, WHETHER YOUR WATER SPORT IS CANOE­ING, KAYAK­ING, SAIL­ING, JET SKI­ING, WATER SKI­ING, FISH­ING, OR SWIMMING.

Vis­it Pinedale from mid-May to ear­ly Octo­ber, and make the lakes your play­ground.

If you like to motor around, you can hop on a jet ski, go water ski­ing, sail­ing, or motor boat­ing. The Wind Riv­er Range lakes (Fre­mont, Half Moon and New Fork Lakes) all have pub­lic boat docks and park­ing areas for vehi­cles with boat trail­ers.

Pre­fer to watch sports? The Pinedale Boat Club puts on a Sail­ing Regat­ta on Fre­mont Lake in August. This two-day com­pe­ti­tion draws sail­ing fans from around the USA.

Par­tial to peace? The Pinedale area has hun­dreds of lakes for qui­eter activ­i­ties, like canoe­ing, kayak­ing, and float tub­ing. Dis­cov­er secret spots that you can only reach by boat. Hit the upper Green Riv­er for rapids if you enjoy white water fun.

Rent canoes, fish­ing boats, power­boats, or par­ty barges at lodges on both Fre­mont and Half Moon Lakes. Char­ter small fish­ing boats on Boul­der Lake by the hour or day. Grab your kayaks, canoes and pad­dle boards from The Great Out­door Shop in Pinedale. 

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POP­U­LAR LOCATIONS

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Fre­mont Lake

Just a few miles north­east of Pinedale, Wyoming lies the sec­ond largest lake in the state, Fre­mont Lake.

The near­by areas are filled with rolling hills, deep green for­est, and stun­ning views of the sur­round­ing snow-kissed moun­tain ranges.

Equipped with a boat ramp and dock, the lake allows motor­ized and non-motor­ized water vehi­cles in its pris­tine water.

For fam­i­lies, it’s a swim and pic­nic spot. For fish­er­man, it’s a haven of rain­bow and brown trout and koka­nee salmon ripe for the pick­ing. For the casu­al pad­dler, canoes and kayaks are a sta­ple. Water­ski­ing is a pop­u­lar choice for the more adven­tur­ous. No mat­ter what your speed is, Fre­mont Lake is the place to go for a fun day in or on the water.

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Half Moon Lake

This spot is a dream for the out­doors­man that loves water. Depend­ing on the sea­son, Half Moon Lake is filled with fish­er­man, kayak­ers, boaters, pad­dle board­ers, and swim­mers.

This scenic lake sits in the foothills of the Wind Riv­er Moun­tain Range and touts forests of Dou­glas Firs and Aspen trees amongst the rocky hills and sage­brush. The views are spec­tac­u­lar and the water is just right for a day of play.

Fish­er­men catch a vari­ety of fish, like rain­bow, brown, or lake trout. Swim­ming areas allow the whole fam­i­ly to enjoy a hot day on the lake. For boaters, there is a dock and boat launch site a half mile down the road. You’ll have a good time at Half Moon Lake no mat­ter what water sport you’re into.

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Green Riv­er Lakes

With an incred­i­ble view of Square­top Moun­tain, the sur­round­ing Wind Riv­er Range, and tow­er­ing Dou­glas Fir trees, this post­card-per­fect space is a great place for boat­ing, kayak­ing, and swim­ming.

Pack up the fam­i­ly and head to Green Riv­er Lakes, only open to small water­craft, for a peace­ful day of kayak­ing, fish­ing, and swim­ming in the serene back­coun­try of the Real Wyoming.

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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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OTH­ER LOCATIONS

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BOULDER LAKE

About 25 miles southeast of Pinedale lies the tranquil Boulder Lake, a favorite for fishing, boating, and swimming.

Half sagebrush hills and half forest, this little lake (4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide) has incredible views of the Wind River Mountain Range.

With boat ramps on the north and south sides of the lake, fishing and boating is accessible. This is a popular place for good reason. Bring the family by for a day of swimming and fishing for a day to remember.

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BEFORE YOU GO

RULES, REG­U­LA­TIONS, AND 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 motor boat must wear life jackets
  • Be aware of the causes and risks of hypothermia

PLEASE NOTE

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