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
Lake Desmet
Johnson County, Wyoming · about 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
51°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Desmet
In Johnson County, Wyoming, Lake Desmet covers about 3,130 acres. Lake De Smet in Johnson County is a naturally saline lake used for industrial and municipal water storage.
From end to end it runs about 4.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 13.8 miles. At about 4,620 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 120 ft. Buffalo is about 7 miles south.
- Size
- About 3,130 acres (4.9 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 120 ft
- Shoreline
- About 13.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,620 ft
- County
- Johnson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 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 to expect
Lakes like Lake Desmet in Wyoming usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 51°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 7:01 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Desmet
- Buffaloabout 7 mi south
- Sheridanabout 21 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Desmet
What fish are in Lake Desmet?
Lakes like Lake Desmet usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Desmet?
About 120 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Desmet?
About 3,130 acres, with about 13.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Desmet?
Buffalo is about 7 miles south; Sheridan is about 21 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Desmet today?
The surface was about 51°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Desmet on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
