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Lake Helen, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
44.32 degrees N, 107.22 degrees W - Big Horn 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 - Lake Helen
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake Helen Stacks Up
- Deeper than 77% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 52% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- About 92 miles from Cody, as the crow flies.
- 2 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 Marion | Big Horn | 0.7 mi | 13 acres |
| Mistymoon Lake | Big Horn | 1.4 mi | 40 acres |
| Fortress Lakes | Big Horn | 1.6 mi | 10 acres |
| Gunboat Lake | Big Horn | 1.6 mi | 21 acres |
| Florence Lake | Big Horn | 2.5 mi | 8 acres |
| Lake Solitude | Big Horn | 2.8 mi | 98 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake Helen
How Big Is Lake Helen?
Lake Helen covers 53 acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Lake Helen?
Lake Helen reaches 66 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 16 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake Helen?
The WGFD lists Brook Trout and Lake Trout for Lake Helen.
What Is the Largest Lake in Big Horn County?
Bighorn Lake is the largest lake in Big Horn County, at 12,422.53 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