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.
Popular Locations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Locations
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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