Two Ocean Lake is a quiet, glacier-carved lake in the northeastern corner of Grand Teton National Park – a long, scenic lake ringed by forest and meadow, with a popular shoreline trail, abundant wildlife and good cutthroat fishing. Away from the park’s busiest spots, it’s a peaceful place to hike, paddle, watch for moose and trumpeter swans, and cast a line beneath distant Teton views. This guide is part of our growing Wyoming Lakes Database.
- Two Ocean Lake at a glance
- A quiet corner of Grand Teton
- Fishing Two Ocean Lake
- Hiking, paddling and wildlife
- Getting there and what’s nearby
- Know before you go
- Frequently asked questions
- What fish are in Two Ocean Lake?
- Do you need a Wyoming license to fish Two Ocean Lake?
- How long is the Two Ocean Lake hike?
- Where is Two Ocean Lake?
Two Ocean Lake at a glance
- Size: a glacial lake about 2.4 miles long
- Elevation: ~6,900 ft, in northeastern Grand Teton National Park
- Trail: the Two Ocean Lake Trail loops the shore (~6.4 miles)
- Top fish: cutthroat trout
- License: a Wyoming state fishing license is valid in Grand Teton National Park
A quiet corner of Grand Teton
Two Ocean Lake sits in the rolling, forested northeast corner of Grand Teton, reached by a gravel road off Pacific Creek near Moran. About 2.4 miles long, it’s a glacially formed lake far from the park’s crowds, with meadows full of wildflowers in early summer and grand views toward the Tetons from the higher ground. It’s one of the best places in the park for a peaceful hike and wildlife watching.
Fishing Two Ocean Lake
The lake offers good fishing for cutthroat trout. Unlike Yellowstone, Grand Teton uses the Wyoming state fishing license, so a Wyoming license (with the park’s regulations) is what you need. Anglers fish from the bank, float tubes and small non-motorized boats, working the shoreline and inlets. The quiet water and lack of crowds make it a relaxing place to fish.
Hiking, paddling and wildlife
The Two Ocean Lake Trail circles the lake in about 6.4 miles through forest and meadow, and can be extended over Grand View Point or linked with neighboring Emma Matilda Lake for a longer loop. The area is rich in wildlife – moose, trumpeter swans, Canada geese, black bears and occasional grizzlies – so carry bear spray and keep your distance. Canoes and kayaks are welcome on the quiet, non-motorized water; there’s no developed swim beach.
Getting there and what’s nearby
Two Ocean Lake is reached by the Two Ocean Lake Road off Pacific Creek Road near Moran, in northeastern Grand Teton National Park. Emma Matilda Lake, Jackson Lake and the Pacific Creek area are right nearby.
Know before you go
- License: a Wyoming state fishing license is valid here (Grand Teton, not Yellowstone, rules).
- Bear country: carry bear spray and watch for moose and bears.
- Quiet water: non-motorized boats only – great for canoes and kayaks.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Two Ocean Lake?
Cutthroat trout, fished from the bank, float tubes and small non-motorized boats.
Do you need a Wyoming license to fish Two Ocean Lake?
Yes – Grand Teton National Park uses the Wyoming state fishing license (unlike Yellowstone, which requires a park permit).
How long is the Two Ocean Lake hike?
The loop around the lake is about 6.4 miles, and it can be linked with Emma Matilda Lake for a longer hike.
Where is Two Ocean Lake?
In northeastern Grand Teton National Park, off Pacific Creek Road near Moran, Wyoming.
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