Yellowstone Lake

Lake fishing Wyoming · 05:36 - 21:08

Yellowstone Lake is a lake in Wyoming. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

64°F

Air temp

48°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

29.85 inHg ↓ falling

Clouds

1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-17 15:03

Best times today

Dusk 19:53–21:53 Night 21:53–04:51

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

07:00

48°

08:00

50°

09:00

53°

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54°

11:00

56°

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58°

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60°

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60°

15:00

61°

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61°

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62°

Likely catch now (16 species)

Common Carp

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

18%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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Channel Catfish

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

15%

Active through the night, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Flathead Catfish

Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

14%

Active through the night, peak season.

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Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

10%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

6%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

5%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

5%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

5%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Brook Trout

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

4%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Striped Bass

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Northern Pike

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Black Crappie

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Bluegill

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

3%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

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White Bass

White Bass

Morone chrysops

2%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

1%

Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

Yellowstone Lake is a lake in Wyoming.

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass and Muskellunge.

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common carp, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for common carp at night. Fish hard now.

Lure Ledger bait for common carp: Boilies or corn.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural, gold and bronze for common carp.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Wyoming and the largest in Yellowstone National Park. The lake is 7,732 feet (2,357 m) above sea level and covers 136 square miles (350 km2) with 110 miles (180 km) of shoreline. While the average depth of the lake is 139 ft (42 m), its greatest depth is at least 394 ft (120 m). Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 ft (2,100 m) in North America.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yellowstone Lake?

Popular catches here include Common Carp, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Yellowstone Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Yellowstone Lake?

Common Carp fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Yellowstone Lake right now?

Right now Common Carp is the most likely catch, at about 18%.