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
Shoshone Lake
Teton County, Wyoming · 8,050 acres (12.6 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Shoshone Lake
Shoshone Lake spreads over 8,050 acres in Teton County, Wyoming. Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the lower 48 states that cannot be reached by road.
It stretches about 6.7 miles end to end with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. At about 7,790 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. The deepest water is about 205 ft. West Yellowstone lies about 26 miles to the northwest.
- Size
- 8,050 acres (12.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 205 ft
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 6.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,790 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 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 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 Shoshone Lake
Shoshone Lake holds lake trout and trout. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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 4:57 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Shoshone Lake
- West Yellowstoneabout 26 mi northwest
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Questions about Shoshone Lake
What fish are in Shoshone Lake?
Shoshone Lake holds lake trout and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Shoshone Lake?
About 205 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Shoshone Lake?
8,050 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Shoshone Lake?
West Yellowstone is about 26 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Shoshone Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Shoshone Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
