Hebgen Lake, located just about 20 minutes west of West Yellowstone is known as ‘An Anglers Paradise’. Come experience the finest dry fly fishing in North America with rainbow and brown trout averaging around 14-20 inches long. With more than 16 miles long and up to 4 miles wide, there’s plenty of space for everyone.
Hebgen Lake is a Chironomid factory from mid May to late July. This hatch will help train the Hebgen trout to feed on top of the lake. The trout are accustomed to feeding on the surface once the Trico and Callibaetis hatch arrives. Spring is the best time for the finest dry fly fishing in the world. The main body of Hebgen Lake is best during the spring. The best access to finding the trout is either the North or West shore of the lake.
During July the first of the brood usually appears. In order to experience it, anglers need to be over the Callibaetis weed beds. Callibaetis hatch normally migrate throughout July and August in one location and gone emerging 2 weeks to another location. By mid July the first of the Trico clouds appear along with the Callicatis. These two hates will continue until September. Trico’s give the early bird anglers a reason to arrive early on the lake since they train the fish to be gulpers.
August is a good month for Hebgen Lake gulpers. It’s known to be the best place for consistent rising fish in the world. The reason there are large surface feeding trout id the Callibaetis spinners and August is known as spinner month.
Whether you’re a beginner or pro, Hebgen Lake is a great place for all kinds of fishers. Yellowstone Holiday Resort is located just off the shore of Hebgen Lake. They have cabins you can stay in or if you’re traveling in your RV, you can reserve one of their RV spots. They have a convenient general store just in case you forgot anything. Even your fishing license. Their marina has boats you can rent to go out onto the lake and fish. Just within minutes you can be launched and fishing the open water of Hebgen Lake or testing your skills on one of the many blue-ribbon streams or the world class Madison River as it flows west out of Yellowstone National Park and into Hebgen Lake.
Book your stay at Yellowstone Holiday Resort today and go fishing at Hedgen Lake. Spots fill up fast.
Reference
http://www.yellowstoneflyfishing.com/hebgenlakereport.htm