Lakes / Wyoming / Big Horn County / Bench Canal Reservoir
Bench Canal Reservoir, Wyoming
40 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
44.48 degrees N, 108.32 degrees W - Big Horn County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Wyoming Game and Fish Department coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Bench Canal Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 42% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- About 36 miles from Cody, as the crow flies.
- 3 fish species on the WGFD list for this lake.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandstone Reservoir | Big Horn | 8.1 mi | 52.71 acres |
| Wardel Reservoir | Big Horn | 9.1 mi | 107 acres |
| Brown Number 1 Reservoir | Big Horn | 19 mi | 4 acres |
| Bethurem Reservoir | Big Horn | 19 mi | 31.88 acres |
| Lovell Lakes | Big Horn | 22 mi | 255 acres |
| Whistle Creek Reservoir | Park | 22 mi | 6 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Bench Canal Reservoir
How Big Is Bench Canal Reservoir?
Bench Canal Reservoir covers 40 acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
What Fish Are in Bench Canal Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch for Bench Canal Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Big Horn County?
Bighorn Lake is the largest lake in Big Horn County, at 12,422.53 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deep Lake | Park | 285 acres | 472 ft |
| 2 | Lake Reno | Park | 107 acres | 222 ft |
| 3 | Snowdrift Lake | Teton | 57 acres | 174 ft |
| 4 | Crater Lake | Big Horn | 39 acres | 166 ft |
| 5 | Beauty Lake | Park | 94 acres | 165 ft |
All 120 Wyoming lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Wyoming
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellowstone Lake | Teton | 84,442 acres | - |
| 2 | Flaming Gorge Reservoir | Sweetwater | 38,888.36 acres | 440 ft |
| 3 | Jackson Lake | Teton | 26,853.22 acres | - |
| 4 | Pathfinder Reservoir | Carbon | 22,000 acres | 192 ft |
| 5 | Seminoe Reservoir | Carbon | 20,000 acres | 200 ft |
All 783 Wyoming lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: Wyoming Game & Fish lake data (ID {AD88ECF0-F628-4F97-A1D3-A6CCC2BA496E}). Verified October 30, 2026.