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Elk Ranch Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
43.81 degrees N, 110.47 degrees W - Teton 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 - Elk Ranch Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Elk Ranch Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 16% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 79% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Wyoming lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 27 miles from Jackson, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Lake | Teton | 6.6 mi | 67.21 acres |
| Christian Pond | Teton | 6.8 mi | 29 acres |
| Two Ocean Lake | Teton | 7.6 mi | 591.29 acres |
| Swan Lake | Teton | 9.7 mi | 76 acres |
| Jackson Lake | Teton | 12 mi | 26,853.22 acres |
| Lower Slide Lake | Teton | 12 mi | 508.66 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Elk Ranch Reservoir
How Big Is Elk Ranch Reservoir?
Elk Ranch Reservoir covers 128 acres in Teton County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Elk Ranch Reservoir?
Elk Ranch Reservoir reaches 10 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 4 ft.
What Fish Are in Elk Ranch Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Mountain Whitefish and Snake River Cutthroat for Elk Ranch Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Teton County?
Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake in Teton County, at 84,442 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