Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake in Yellowstone National Park, and it is the world's largest freshwater lake over 7,000 feet in elevation. It covers over 130 square miles, with over 110 miles of shoreline, and reaches depths in excess of 300 feet. At an elevation of nearly 8,000 feet, the lake stays cold all year, freezing over completely in winter. Swimming is not recommended in Yellowstone Lake due to its extremely low temperature. more info
The lake's size, coupled with strong winds, can cause sizeable waves on the lake's surface. Nevertheless, Yellowstone Lake is popular among boaters, offering an incredible day of fishing or exploring with a beautiful mountain backdrop. Yellowstone Lake is home to the largest population of wild cutthroat trout in North America. Illegally introduced lake trout, are now found in Yellowstone Lake, threatening the existence of the native cutthroat trout. The southern loop through Yellowstone National Park will take you from West Yellowstone, to Old Faithful, to West Thumb, and along the western shore of Yellowstone Lake. You can then visit Fishing Bridge, the Hayden Valley, and The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Finally, you cross over from Canyon to Norris Geyser Basin, and back to West Yellowstone along the Madison River. We highly recommend this for a day's drive!
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