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
Lewis Lake
Teton County, Wyoming · about 2,860 acres (4.5 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Lewis Lake
In Teton County, Wyoming, Lewis Lake covers about 2,860 acres; it is a natural lake. Lewis Lake, in southern Yellowstone National Park, holds brown, brook and lake trout.
From end to end it runs about 3.1 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.1 miles. Its surface is about 7,780 ft above sea level. The nearest town, West Yellowstone, is about 33 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,860 acres (4.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,780 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lewis Lake
Anglers come to Lewis Lake for trout and lake trout. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
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 7:16 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lewis Lake
- West Yellowstoneabout 33 mi northwest
- Ashtonabout 42 mi west
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Questions about Lewis Lake
What fish are in Lewis Lake?
Lewis Lake holds trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lewis Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lewis Lake?
About 2,860 acres, with about 10.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lewis Lake?
West Yellowstone is about 33 miles northwest; Ashton is about 42 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lewis Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lewis Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
