Yellowstone Lake Cutthroat Fishing
Moderate🎣 Fishing

Yellowstone Lake Cutthroat Fishing

Yellowstone National Park

Distance
2 mi
Elevation
0 ft
Duration
4-6 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Season
May – September

About This Trail

Fish for native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the largest high-altitude lake in North America.

What You Need

Permit Required

Check recreation.gov for availability and lottery dates

Parking & Access

Arrive early for parking, especially on weekends. Trailhead at (44.444, -110.356)

Ratings

Scenery
8/10
Difficulty
4/10
Crowds
3/10

Community Tips

1

Yellowstone fishing permit required (available at visitor centers)

2

Catch-and-release only for native cutthroat

3

Lake fishing best from shore or float tube in July-August

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