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 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Ocean Lake
Fremont County, Wyoming · about 5,930 acres (9.3 sq mi)
48°F water, calm this morning.
About Ocean Lake
Ocean Lake is a natural lake in Fremont County, Wyoming, covering about 5,930 acres. Ocean Lake, near Riverton, is a shallow natural lake that is an important breeding ground for migratory waterfowl.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end with roughly 17.6 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 5,240 ft above sea level. Ethete lies about 12 miles to the southwest.
- Size
- About 5,930 acres (9.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 5,240 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Fremont County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 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
Lakes like Ocean Lake in Wyoming usually hold trout and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 48°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
3 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 7:05 am · sunset 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Ocean Lake
- Etheteabout 12 mi southwest
- Rivertonabout 14 mi southeast
- Arapahoeabout 15 mi south
- Fort Washakieabout 17 mi southwest
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Questions about Ocean Lake
What fish are in Ocean Lake?
Lakes like Ocean Lake usually hold trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Ocean 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 Ocean Lake?
About 5,930 acres, with about 17.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Ocean Lake?
Ethete is about 12 miles southwest; Riverton is about 14 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Ocean Lake today?
The surface was about 48°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Ocean Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
