Flaming Gorge Reservoir in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Flaming Gorge Reservoir today
Wyoming · 48.9 sq mi · updated
Algae likely, 49°F water, calm this morning.
Where to stay near Flaming Gorge Reservoir
- Lucerne CampgroundRV park · by the waterSee prices
- Antelope Flat CampgroundCampground · by the waterSee prices
- BrowningsMotel · about 3.5 mi from the waterSee prices
- Vacation InnMotel · about 3.8 mi from the waterSee prices
- Red Canyon LodgeMotel · about 5.9 mi from the waterSee prices
- Flaming Gorge ResortMotel · about 7.0 mi from the waterSee prices
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Water temperature map
16 places to stay on the map. Tap one for prices, or see the list and map.
Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
86% Good chance for lake trout today · 22–70 ft deep
- Water 49°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 22–70 ft deep, mostly on flats.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 65 ft, cold below.
- Little oxygen below about 100 ft, so fish stay above it.
Best zone: flat, about 5% of them, 20–70 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
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
- 8
7 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 8:00 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- FairKokanee salmon
Near the surface in the cool water. Troll slowly.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. No gauge on this lake. From the shoreline: falling since over a week ago.
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 5:00 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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