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Leigh Lake is a lake in Wyoming. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 250 feet at an elevation of about 6,877 feet. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,229 acres. Research-grade observations nearby include Mountain Whitefish, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Mackinaw (Lake Trout). If you are planning a trip, Jenny Lake, Jackson Lake, and Yellowstone Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Leigh Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 11:15 AM MDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Fair (61/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (69/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 12 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 62° | 65° | 65° | 67° | 65° | 62° | 61° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 46° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 |
| Direction | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 17 |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 4% | 5% | 7% | 6% | 6% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 14% | 22% | 41% | 61% | 80% | 84% | 78% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 12 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM MDT | 62°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 1% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM MDT | 65°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM MDT | 65°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 2% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM MDT | 67°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 4% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM MDT | 65°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 5% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM MDT | 62°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 7% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 7 PM MDT | 61°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 6% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM MDT | 57°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 6% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM MDT | 56°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 22 mph | 5% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM MDT | 55°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 23 mph | 3% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM MDT | 54°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 21 mph | 2% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM MDT | 53°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 1% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM MDT | 52°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 1% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM MDT | 51°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 46% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM MDT | 51°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 0% | 48% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM MDT | 51°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 7% | 59% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM MDT | 51°F | 12 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 14% | 68% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 6 AM MDT | 49°F | 10 mph SSW (203°) | 15 mph | 22% | 64% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 7 AM MDT | 48°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 41% | 81% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sat, 8 AM MDT | 47°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 61% | 71% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Sat, 9 AM MDT | 46°F | 8 mph SW (225°) | 13 mph | 80% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 10 AM MDT | 46°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 20 mph | 84% | 68% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 11 AM MDT | 46°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 78% | 59% | Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sat, 12 PM MDT | 48°F | 14 mph SSW (203°) | 21 mph | 54% | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 46° | 53° | 42° | 48° | 39° | 48° | 36° | 49° | 35° | 47° | 33° | 50° | 32° |
| Wind | SW 9 to 15 mph | SW 12 to 15 mph | SSW 7 to 15 mph | SSE 2 to 6 mph | SSE 3 to 7 mph | SSE 3 to 9 mph | SSW 5 to 8 mph | SSE 3 mph | SSE 3 mph | WNW 5 mph | W 5 mph | W 5 mph | NW 3 mph | NW 3 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 23 mph | 22 mph | 8 mph | 21 mph | 28 mph | 25 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 13 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 5% | 14% | 92% | 97% | 99% | 99% | 89% | 62% | 60% | 59% | 44% | 32% | 10% | 3% |
| Forecast |
Nearby river temperature: 56.8°F at SNAKE RIVER NEAR MORAN, WY (10.5 mi away) · Oct 9, 5:45 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. 0% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (62/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the southwest. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the SW is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (61/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WY Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Offering scenic water views and diverse outdoor activities, Leigh Lake is a premier destination in WY for boaters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts. Its waters support healthy gamefish populations alongside seasonal paddlecraft exploration. Review local launch regulations and safety guidelines before putting in for the day.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) is required for anglers age 14+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Mountain Whitefish, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Mackinaw (Lake Trout). Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 6,877 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Leigh Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 12:30 PM MDT