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
Leigh Lake
Teton County, Wyoming · 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Leigh Lake
In Teton County, Wyoming, Leigh Lake covers 1,790 acres; it is a natural lake. Leigh Lake is a glacial lake in Grand Teton National Park just north of Jenny Lake.
It stretches about 2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 7.5 miles. At about 6,880 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. The deepest water is about 250 ft. The nearest town, Driggs, is about 19 miles west. The closest city is Idaho Falls, about 68 miles away.
- Size
- 1,790 acres (2.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 250 ft
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,880 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 8:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 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
Expect the usual Wyoming mix for a lake this size: trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:15 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Leigh Lake
- Driggsabout 19 mi west
- Moose Wilson Roadabout 20 mi south
- Wilsonabout 22 mi south
- Jacksonabout 22 mi south
- Idaho Fallsnearest city, about 68 mi west
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Questions about Leigh Lake
What fish are in Leigh Lake?
Lakes like Leigh Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Leigh Lake?
About 250 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Leigh Lake?
1,790 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Leigh Lake?
Driggs is about 19 miles west; Moose Wilson Road is about 20 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Leigh Lake today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Leigh Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
