In early summer, the fish follow the shoreline to locate their spawning streams, making that zone even more productive. Some of the best fishing is near the mouths of these streams. Wet-fly fishing is most productive. The cutthroat are far from selective and almost any pattern will work. The main trick is to find fish and get the fly to them.
All anglers share a deep concern over the recent discovery of lake trout in Yellowstone Lake.
When first discovered in 1994, the char were thought to be recently introduced. There is now evidence to indicate that lake trout and cutthroat trout have coexisted in the lake for up to 30 years. At present, there seems to be no negative impact on the cutthroat fishery in Yellowstone Lake. Park regulations require anglers to kill all lake trout caught from Yellowstone Lake. Inc. All rights reserved.