Lakes / Wyoming / Park County / Island Lake
Island Lake, Park County, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
44.95 degrees N, 109.54 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 - Island Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Island Lake Stacks Up
- Ranks #9 for depth among the 120 natural lakes counted in Wyoming so far.
- Larger than 81% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- Its average depth of 42 ft is more than 4 times a typical shallow Wyoming lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night Lake | Park | 0.7 mi | 61 acres |
| Little Bear Lake | Park | 1.0 mi | 41 acres |
| Snyder Lake | Park | 1.4 mi | 14 acres |
| Long Lake | Park | 1.8 mi | 70 acres |
| Meadow Lake | Park | 1.8 mi | 2 acres |
| Sheepherder Lake | Park | 1.9 mi | 40 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Island Lake
How Big Is Island Lake?
Island Lake covers 149 acres in Park County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Island Lake?
Island Lake reaches 148 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 42 ft.
What Fish Are in Island Lake?
The WGFD lists Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout for Island 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