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Glendo Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
42.54 degrees N, 104.99 degrees W - Platte 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 - Glendo Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Glendo Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #8 for surface area among the Wyoming lakes counted so far - 12,365 acres.
- The largest lake in Platte County among those counted.
- Its average depth of 44 ft is more than 4 times a typical shallow Wyoming lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 71 miles from Casper, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Reservoir Number 1 | Platte | 5.1 mi | 27.68 acres |
| Wintermote Number 1 Reservoir | Converse | 16 mi | 36.32 acres |
| Guernsey Reservoir | Platte | 18 mi | 2,377 acres |
| Saddleback Reservoir | Converse | 23 mi | 67.16 acres |
| Guernsey Fish Pond | Platte | 23 mi | 8 acres |
| Reservoir Number One | Platte | 28 mi | 99.83 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Glendo Reservoir
How Big Is Glendo Reservoir?
Glendo Reservoir covers 12,365 acres in Platte County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Glendo Reservoir?
Glendo Reservoir reaches 145 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 44 ft.
What Fish Are in Glendo Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Sauger, Walleye, White Crappie and Yellow Perch for Glendo Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Platte County?
Glendo Reservoir is the largest lake in Platte County, at 12,365 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