Utah Fishing Reports ยท Northeastern Region
Below Moon Lake, the Lake Fork is a mountain stream with cutthroat, brook trout and browns, and it is a jumping-off point into the High Uintas.
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Lake Fork River Below Moon Lake fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Moon Lake is releasing only about 7 cfs this time of year, so the stream is very low and cold.
This is a summer water. If you go, fish the deepest pools midday with small nymphs, or try Rock Creek or the Duchesne instead.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Below Moon Lake, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Fork River Below Moon Lake details
| Access | Moon Lake Road north of Mountain Home, with national forest access below the dam. |
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| Elevation | About 8,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Mountain Home, Utah |
| Best season | Summer |
| Fish | Cutthroat, brook and brown trout |
| Regulations | Statewide trout limits apply unless posted. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Moon Lake campground (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. |
| Good to know | The road can be snowy by November. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Late runoff.
Summer
Prime time for dries.
Fall
Low winter release.
How to get there
Take US-40 east to Duchesne, then State Route 87 north to Mountain Home and Moon Lake Road.