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Jim Bridger Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
41.73 degrees N, 108.78 degrees W - Sweetwater 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 - Jim Bridger Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Jim Bridger Reservoir Stacks Up
- Deeper than 56% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 81% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- About 148 miles from Casper, as the crow flies.
- 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Bridger Project Evaporation Pond | Sweetwater | 2.3 mi | 176.43 acres |
| Buffalo Hump Lake | Sweetwater | 28 mi | 27.18 acres |
| Hay Reservoir | Sweetwater | 31 mi | 529.55 acres |
| Brannan Reservoir | Sweetwater | 33 mi | 99.13 acres |
| Bush Lake | Sweetwater | 34 mi | 229.43 acres |
| Lost Creek Lake | Sweetwater | 36 mi | 911.19 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Jim Bridger Reservoir
How Big Is Jim Bridger Reservoir?
Jim Bridger Reservoir covers 148 acres in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Jim Bridger Reservoir?
Jim Bridger Reservoir reaches 35 ft at its deepest.
What Fish Are in Jim Bridger Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Burbot, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat and Tiger Trout (BKT X BNT) for Jim Bridger Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Sweetwater County?
Flaming Gorge Reservoir is the largest lake in Sweetwater County, at 38,888.36 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