Henry's Lake
Henry's Lake Listings: (add your listing)
BS Flies & Guides - Fish for Big Rainbows!
As seen on KUTV-2 "Doug Miller Outdoors". Guided fishing on Henry's & Sheridan Lakes, perfect for novice & beginners. Serene locations, great angling.
(208) 390-2177
Premier Fly Fishing - Guides & Shop in Ashton ID
Stop in Premier's full service fly shop located on Hwy 20 in Ashton, just 2 miles from the Henry's Fork. Plus rental pontoon boats ($50/day) or drift boats ($130/day).
(208) 652-7349
Orvis
Quality fly fishing gear, womens clothing, mens clothing, travel clothing, dog beds, Barbour, men's leather jackets and outerwear, BUZZ OFF and gifts.
Other Related Listings: (add your listing)
BS Flies & Guides - Fish for Big Rainbows!
As seen on KUTV-2 "Doug Miller Outdoors". Guided fishing on Henry's & Sheridan Lakes, perfect for novice & beginners. Serene locations, great angling.
(208) 390-2177
YD Flies - Fishing Flies at 20% below wholesale!
Planning your fishing trip to Montana? Order your flies today and we'll have them to you before you go! Excellent quality, 20% below wholesale!
(970) 927-7089
When planning their fishing vacations, many people stick to streams or rivers
and overlook the potential that lake fishing has to offer. Henrys Lake, located
a close 15 miles west of Yellowstone National Park, yields excellent trout
fishing in its open waters as well as in its surrounding streams. Fishing season
on the lake opens the Thursday before Memorial Day and usually closes around
October 31, depending on the weather. If you are planning to fish after
September 15, it is advised to call ahead to see which services are available.
Henrys Lake is surrounded by eight 10,000 foot mountains and the Targhee
National Forest. It was named after the explorer Major Andrew Henry. The
cutthroat trout found in the lake average 3-5 pounds while the cutthroat-rainbow
hybrids can weigh up to 12 pounds. The brook trout weigh in at about 3 pounds.
Any angler will be challenged on Henrys Lake.
Marv Taylor, an experienced angler of the are, finds that the first three to
four weeks of the season is trolling time and large crowds abound. The best
trolling areas he has found are the green roof hole which is near the mouth of
Targhee Creek, and the center lake glory hole. The most effective lures include
Flatfish, Panther Martins, pop gear, and Rapalas.
Fish are in different parts of the lake at different parts of the year so keep
this in mind when you are planning your trip. When the waters are cooler earlier
in the season, the fish will be scattered. They will be difficult to find out in
the large ponds. In July the the weed beds have grown enough to make for
excellent fly fishing on the lake. Marv Taylor suggests that the best fly
patterns are chironomids, caddis pupas, scuds, damsel nymphs, and leeches. The
best months to fish are during September and October. The locals refer to
October as the "casting and blasting" season.
Because the fish are large, the weeds are thick, and the wind is usually strong,
it is advised to bring a heavy rod and sturdy gear. Sinking lines are necessary
as well as a reel with a good drag. It is impossible to fish from shore so you
must bring a boat. There is a boat ramp and docks available in the park.
Float-tubes are popular although many anglers prefer to fish from a boat when
fishing on Henrys Lake. Another piece of equipment you won't want to leave
behind is some sort of fish finder as the fish tend to move around a lot.
If you plan to camp, the park provides 45 campsites. Over half of these sites
have water and electricity. Only 27 sites are reservable and the rest are first
come first serve. There are also camper cabins available for rent if you forget
your tent.
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