07-07-2018, 12:06 AM
I've been fishing yellowstone lake for 25 years now and I've shared a few trips on here the last few years. I'm sharing again because if most of you are like me, getting away from the crowds is almost as important as finding fish!
Yes it's a little bit of a hassle but i promise it's worth it.
tips: only a few camp sites on the lake will allow beaching or tying up your boat...request/reserve yours early.. like Feb before season opens. you can always camp in island park or hebgen lake - short distance outside of park.
boat permit/inspection required, park fishing license required. offices inside park that do this open 8am and usually close at 4pm. no bait, no barbs, no plastics, no lead... however you can use a downrigger ball and leaded line to get down deep of needed. In June, both the cutthroat and lake trout can be found in 30 fow or less. use your favorite spoon or spinner, i promise you'll catch fish - all quality fish too!
take it or leave it - there's some info - go out and enjoy!
here's a few pics from the three trips in June
Yes it's a little bit of a hassle but i promise it's worth it.
tips: only a few camp sites on the lake will allow beaching or tying up your boat...request/reserve yours early.. like Feb before season opens. you can always camp in island park or hebgen lake - short distance outside of park.
boat permit/inspection required, park fishing license required. offices inside park that do this open 8am and usually close at 4pm. no bait, no barbs, no plastics, no lead... however you can use a downrigger ball and leaded line to get down deep of needed. In June, both the cutthroat and lake trout can be found in 30 fow or less. use your favorite spoon or spinner, i promise you'll catch fish - all quality fish too!
take it or leave it - there's some info - go out and enjoy!
here's a few pics from the three trips in June