Fishing in Lincoln County, Wyoming

What this local map set contains

The Lincoln County directory currently covers 8 lakes or reservoirs. No chart in this set currently has measured bathymetry; 8 charts are clearly labeled as modeled. Recorded maximum depths range from 18 to 174 ft, with a median of 60 ft. Those figures describe each chart's deepest recorded or modeled point, not a safe navigation depth.

Species records are attached to 8 of 8 waters. The most frequently cataloged targets are Cutthroat Trout (7), Brook Trout (1), Splake (1), Rainbow Trout (1) and Lake Whitefish (1). These are coverage counts, not abundance estimates or catch forecasts; open the individual map to see the evidence and seasonal context attached to that water.

Three useful maps to compare first

1. Viva Naughton Reservoir: 60 ft maximum; modeled contours; 3 cataloged target species.
2. Cottonwood Lake: 60 ft maximum; modeled contours; 2 cataloged target species.
3. Alice Lake: 174 ft maximum; modeled contours; 1 cataloged target species.

Start with a survey-backed chart when exact contour shape matters most. Use a modeled chart as broad planning context, then verify depths on the water. Comparing the three examples above also shows whether this area offers one dominant basin type or genuinely different shallow, deep, lake and river options. Access is separate from map coverage: confirm launches, shore rights, closures and posted rules before making the trip.