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Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park, The lake is 7,732 feet above sea level and covers 136 square miles with 110 miles of shoreline. While the average depth of the lake is 139 feet its deepest spot is at least 390 feet. Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet in North America.

In winter, ice nearly 3 feet thick covers much of the lake, except where shallow water covers hot springs. The lake freezes over by early December and can remain frozen until late May or early June.

Yellowstone Lake Angling

Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in the 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 feet (42 m), its deepest spot is at least 390 feet (120 m). Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet (2,100 m) in North America. 

Historically, Yellowstone Lake has been a major fishing destination for its Cutthroat Trout which could be easily caught from shore with lures and flies. Today, Cutthroat Trout populations are declining as a result of the unauthorized introduction of Lake Trout into the lake. 

The lake generally opens for angling in mid June. All Cutthroat Trout caught must be released and all Lake Trout caught must be killed. 

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