Lakes / Wyoming / Johnson County / Lake McLain
Lake McLain, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
44.22 degrees N, 107.14 degrees W - Johnson 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 McLain
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Lake McLain Stacks Up
- Deeper than 70% of the 120 natural Wyoming lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 13% of the 783 lakes counted in Wyoming.
- About 97 miles from Cody, as the crow flies.
- 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maybelle Lake | Johnson | 0.5 mi | 6 acres |
| East Tensleep Lake | Big Horn | 1.3 mi | 56 acres |
| Chill Lakes | Johnson | 3.7 mi | 3 acres |
| Lost Twin Lakes | Johnson | 3.8 mi | 41 acres |
| Lame Deer Lake | Johnson | 4.6 mi | 33.61 acres |
| Mirror Lake | Big Horn | 4.6 mi | 18 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Lake McLain
How Big Is Lake McLain?
Lake McLain covers 17 acres in Johnson County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Lake McLain?
Lake McLain reaches 50 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 17 ft.
What Fish Are in Lake McLain?
The WGFD lists Yellowstone Cutthroat for Lake McLain.
What Is the Largest Lake in Johnson County?
Lake De Smet is the largest lake in Johnson County, at 3,331.88 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