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Ocean Lake
Ocean Lake seen from the International Space Station
Location of Ocean Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Location of Ocean Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Ocean Lake
Location in Wyoming
Location of Ocean Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Location of Ocean Lake in Wyoming, USA.
Ocean Lake
Location in the United States
Location Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area, Fremont County, Wyoming, US
Coordinates 43°11′04″N 108°36′02″W / 43.18444°N 108.60056°W / 43.18444; -108.60056
Type Glacial Lake
Basin countries United States
Max. length 3 mi (4.8 km)
Max. width 5 mi (8.0 km)

Ocean Lake is located in the U. S. state of Wyoming about 17 miles northwest of Riverton. Ocean Lake resides within the 11,505-acre Ocean Lake Wildlife Habitat Management Area. It is an essential breeding ground for thousands of migratory waterfowl. Efforts have been made to enhance wildlife in the area with the construction of man-made ponds and nests.

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