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Lake Information for Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park, The lake is 7,732 feet (2,376 m) above sea level and covers 136 square miles (352 km²) with 110 miles (177 km) of shoreline. While the average depth of the lake is 139 feet (42 m) its deepest spot is at least 390 feet (118 m). Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet (2,133 m) in North America.[1]
In winter, ice nearly 3 feet (1 m) thick covers much of the lake, except where shallow water covers hot springs. The lake freezes over by early December and can remain frozen until late May or early June.
There is an accessible fishing ramp and platform on the Madison River at the Mount Haynes Overlook. This site is situated approximately 3.5 miles west (downstream) of Madison Junction or 10 miles east of the West Entrance.
Fishing in Yellowstone National Park also emphasizes the quality of recreational fishing rather than providing fish for human consumption. Anglers, in return, have the opportunity to fish for wild fish in a natural setting.
Many of the fish are catch and release only, including grayling, cutthroat trout, and mountain whitefish.
Trout fishing is the best fishing for keeping.
Businesses Located Nearby
Bait & Tackle
- Bud Lilly's Trout Shop
- 39 Madison Ave - West Yellowstone, MT
- (406) 646-7801
Boat Rental
- Yellowstone Marine Company
- 338 Us-20 - West Yellowstone, MT
- (406) 646-9624
- Island Park Adventures Incorporated
- 3342 N Highway 20 - Island Park, ID
- (208) 558-7581
Vacation Rental
- Yellowstone Vacation Home Rentals
- 104 Deer St. - West Yellowstone, MT
- (208) 558-1988
- Beautiful Cody Yellowstone Vacation Rental
- 17 Wapiti Estates Dr - Cody, WY
- (317) 432-0549
- Lazy G Motel
- 123 Hayden St - West Yellowstone, MT
- (406) 646-7586
