Yellowstone Lake

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.

Updated 2026-08-01 19:21

Best times today

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

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Likely catch now (16 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

62% 42% of likely catch

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

40% 12% of likely catch

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

37% 9% of likely catch

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

37% 9% of likely catch

Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

30% 6% of likely catch

Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, off season, bright sky slows things.

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Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

29% 5% of likely catch

Slow during the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

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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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