The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Heart Lake
Teton County, Wyoming · about 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Heart Lake
Heart Lake is a natural lake in Teton County, Wyoming, covering about 2,090 acres. Heart Lake, at the base of Mount Sheridan in Yellowstone's backcountry, holds Yellowstone cutthroat trout and lake trout.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 10.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 7,460 ft above sea level. The nearest town, West Yellowstone, is about 40 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,090 acres (3.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,460 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Teton County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Heart Lake
Heart Lake holds trout and lake trout. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:56 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Heart Lake
- West Yellowstoneabout 40 mi northwest
- Driggsabout 48 mi southwest
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Questions about Heart Lake
What fish are in Heart Lake?
Heart Lake holds trout and lake trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Heart Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Heart Lake?
About 2,090 acres, with about 10.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Heart Lake?
West Yellowstone is about 40 miles northwest; Driggs is about 48 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Heart Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Heart Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
