Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is a lake in Wyoming. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (16 species)
About the fishing here
Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-elevation lake in North America, sitting inside Yellowstone National Park at nearly 8,000 feet. It was historically one of the best native cutthroat trout fisheries anywhere, though invasive lake trout have hurt those numbers since they turned up in the lake in the 1990s. Park rules here are strict, all lake trout caught must be killed and cutthroat handled carefully, so check current regulations before you go. The water stays cold even in summer, and afternoon storms roll in fast at this elevation.
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Yellowstone Lake?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, 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?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Yellowstone Lake right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 14%.