The north shore of the lake basin is raising and the water is moving to the south and filling the West Thumb basin as it does. Many of the inundated features lie within sight of the shore and as deep as 10-20 feet. Activity in the form of bubbles can be seen when the lake is calm, and in the winter holes in the ice are occasionally seen. Both groups are easily accessible in the winter. The road provides a pleasant journey along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, through occasionally very dense forest of pine and fir.
Vast panoramas are available for the photographer.
Restroom located at fishing bridge. Fisherman have a great opportunity here to catch the native cutthroat trout along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. Boat Rentals are availabel at the Bridge Bay Marina. Yellowstone Lake provides excellent summer recreation with its many native cutthroat, shoreline hikes, boating and camping. This area is often described by visitors as hot, stinking, violent, scary.