Lakes / Wyoming / Park County / Fantan Lake
Fantan Lake, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
44.91 degrees N, 109.53 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 - Fantan Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Fantan Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 85% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 48% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- Its average depth of 34 ft is more than 3 times a typical shallow Wyoming lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 35 miles from Cody, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Lake | Park | 0.5 mi | 5 acres |
| Paradise Lake | Park | 0.9 mi | 9 acres |
| Meadow Lake | Park | 1.1 mi | 2 acres |
| Chain Lakes | Park | 1.1 mi | 39 acres |
| Lake WGN | Park | 1.6 mi | 4 acres |
| Duck Lake | Park | 1.8 mi | 15 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fantan Lake
How Big Is Fantan Lake?
Fantan Lake covers 47 acres in Park County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Fantan Lake?
Fantan Lake reaches 85 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 34 ft.
What Fish Are in Fantan Lake?
The WGFD lists Brook Trout for Fantan 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