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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Hebgen Lake
Gallatin County, Montana · 12,600 acres (19.6 sq mi)
43°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Hebgen Lake
Hebgen Lake spreads over 12,600 acres in Gallatin County, Montana. It was made by Hebgen Dam on the Madison River. Hebgen Lake, on the Madison River, is known for its wild, naturally-spawning trout population.
From end to end it runs about 10.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 52 miles. At about 6,530 ft above sea level, it is a high-country lake, cold for much of the year. It reaches about 70 ft at its deepest. West Yellowstone is about 4.4 miles southeast.
- Size
- 12,600 acres (19.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 70 ft
- Shoreline
- About 52 miles
- End to end
- About 10.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Hebgen Dam, Madison River
- County
- Gallatin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Hebgen Lake
Anglers come to Hebgen Lake for trout. With the surface at 43°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
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
- 6
5 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
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:19 am · sunset 4:58 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Hebgen Lake
- West Yellowstoneabout 4.4 mi southeast
- Big Skyabout 29 mi north
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Questions about Hebgen Lake
What fish are in Hebgen Lake?
Hebgen Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Hebgen Lake?
About 70 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Hebgen Lake?
12,600 acres, with about 52 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Hebgen Lake?
West Yellowstone is about 4.4 miles southeast; Big Sky is about 29 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Hebgen Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Hebgen Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
