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Pathfinder Reservoir, Wyoming
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Wyoming
42.40 degrees N, 106.91 degrees W - Carbon 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 - Pathfinder Reservoir
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Pathfinder Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #4 for surface area among the Wyoming lakes counted so far - 22,000 acres.
- The largest lake in Carbon County among those counted.
- Its average depth of 46 ft is more than 4 times a typical shallow Wyoming lake, which averages under 10 ft.
- About 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Reservoir | Carbon | 12 mi | 25.87 acres |
| Alcova Reservoir | Natrona | 13 mi | 2,340 acres |
| Piaya Lake | Natrona | 13 mi | 160 acres |
| Steamboat Lake | Natrona | 13 mi | 126.97 acres |
| Kortes Reservoir | Carbon | 16 mi | 83 acres |
| Beulah Belle Lake | Natrona | 16 mi | 55 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Pathfinder Reservoir
How Big Is Pathfinder Reservoir?
Pathfinder Reservoir covers 22,000 acres in Carbon County, Wyoming.
How Deep Is Pathfinder Reservoir?
Pathfinder Reservoir reaches 192 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 46 ft.
What Fish Are in Pathfinder Reservoir?
The WGFD lists Brown Trout, Bear River Cutthroat, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Snake River Cutthroat and Walleye for Pathfinder Reservoir.
What Is the Largest Lake in Carbon County?
Pathfinder Reservoir is the largest lake in Carbon County, at 22,000 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