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
Henrys Lake
Fremont County, Idaho · 6,080 acres (9.5 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Henrys Lake
Henrys Lake is a natural lake in Fremont County, Idaho, covering 6,080 acres. Henrys Lake is renowned as one of the best wild trout fisheries in the United States, producing trophy cutthroat and hybrid trout.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 15.1 miles. Its surface is about 6,480 ft above sea level. The nearest town, West Yellowstone, is about 13 miles east.
- Size
- 6,080 acres (9.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.1 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Fremont County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Henrys Lake
The fish here: 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.
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
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 7:20 am · sunset 4:59 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Henrys Lake
- West Yellowstoneabout 13 mi east
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Questions about Henrys Lake
What fish are in Henrys Lake?
Henrys Lake holds trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Henrys 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 Henrys Lake?
6,080 acres, with about 15.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Henrys Lake?
West Yellowstone is about 13 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Henrys Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Henrys Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
