Lakes / Wyoming / Park County / Big Moose Lake
Big Moose Lake, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
45.00 degrees N, 109.76 degrees W - Park 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.
Depth Profile - Big Moose Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Big Moose Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 73% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 67% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- About 48 miles from Cody, as the crow flies.
- 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Lakes | Park | 0.8 mi | 78 acres |
| Lake Reno | Park | 1.6 mi | 107 acres |
| Little Moose Lake | Park | 1.6 mi | 14 acres |
| Lost Lake | Park | 2.9 mi | 34 acres |
| Lily Lake | Park | 4.5 mi | 42 acres |
| Granite Lake | Park | 4.6 mi | 263 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Big Moose Lake
How Big Is Big Moose Lake?
Big Moose Lake covers 81 acres in Park County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Big Moose Lake?
Big Moose Lake reaches 56 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 9 ft.
What Fish Are in Big Moose Lake?
The WGFD lists Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout for Big Moose Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Park County?
Buffalo Bill Reservoir is the largest lake in Park County, at 6,691 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