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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lost Creek Lake
Sweetwater County, Wyoming · about 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
46°F water, windy Friday (17 mph SSW).
About Lost Creek Lake
Lost Creek Lake spreads over about 870 acres in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
From end to end it runs about 2.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 6.9 miles. The water sits about 6,520 ft above sea level. Rawlins lies about 51 miles to the east.
- Size
- About 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,520 ft
- County
- Sweetwater County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 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. At 46°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:00 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lost Creek Lake
- Rawlinsabout 51 mi east
- Rock Springsabout 58 mi southwest
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Questions about Lost Creek Lake
What fish are in Lost Creek Lake?
Lakes like Lost Creek Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek Lake?
About 870 acres, with about 6.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lost Creek Lake?
Rawlins is about 51 miles east; Rock Springs is about 58 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lost Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 46°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lost Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
