The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Jackson Lake
Teton County, Wyoming · 25,500 acres (39.9 sq mi)
38°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Jackson Lake
Jackson Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in Teton County, Wyoming, covering 25,500 acres. It was made by Jackson Lake Dam on the Snake River. Jackson Lake is a natural glacial lake in Grand Teton National Park that was enlarged by Jackson Lake Dam.
It stretches about 16 miles end to end with roughly 66 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 6,740 ft above sea level. It reaches about 438 ft at its deepest. Driggs is about 20 miles southwest. Idaho Falls, the nearest city, is about 69 miles southwest.
- Size
- 25,500 acres (39.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 438 ft
- Shoreline
- About 66 miles
- End to end
- About 16 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,740 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- Dam
- Jackson Lake Dam, Snake River
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Jackson Lake
The fish here: trout. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jackson Lake
- Driggsabout 20 mi southwest
- Moose Wilson Roadabout 21 mi south
- Wilsonabout 23 mi south
- Jacksonabout 23 mi south
- Idaho Fallsnearest city, about 69 mi southwest
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Questions about Jackson Lake
What fish are in Jackson Lake?
Jackson Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Jackson Lake?
About 438 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Jackson Lake?
25,500 acres, with about 66 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jackson Lake?
Driggs is about 20 miles southwest; Moose Wilson Road is about 21 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Jackson Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jackson Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
