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Fontenelle Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
42.08 degrees N, 110.12 degrees W - Lincoln 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 Fontenelle Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #10 for surface area among the Wyoming lakes counted so far - 8,819 acres.
- The largest lake in Lincoln County among those counted.
- About 102 miles from Jackson, as the crow flies.
- 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Viva Naughton | Lincoln | 28 mi | 1,458 acres |
| Kemmerer Reservoir | Lincoln | 29 mi | 150 acres |
| Devils Hole Lakes | Lincoln | 31 mi | 4 acres |
| Juel Reservoir | Sublette | 33 mi | 56.6 acres |
| Twin Creek Lakes | Lincoln | 33 mi | 4 acres |
| Stevens Draw Reservoir | Sweetwater | 34 mi | 70.92 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Fontenelle Reservoir
How Big Is Fontenelle Reservoir?
Fontenelle Reservoir covers 8,819 acres in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
What Fish Are in Fontenelle Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Burbot, Brown Trout, Bear River Cutthroat, Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Snake River Cutthroat for Fontenelle Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Lincoln County?
Fontenelle Reservoir is the largest lake in Lincoln County, at 8,819 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