12-01-2006, 02:52 AM
Hebgen Lake boasts good populations of both rainbow and brown trout. The trout found here are large and average around 14-16 inches, making Hebgen Lake a popular destination for experienced as well as novice anglers.
Hebgen Lake has quality hatches of Tricos in the late spring and early summer. During the Trico hatch, anglers are able to catch trout right from the shoreline because the Trico hatch in shallow bays. Successful fly-fishing during this season can only be done when the winds are clam and light. When fishing the Trico hatch, be prepared with light gear and long leaders. Caddisfly hatches occur later in the summer and happen regularly.
At 6500 feet in elevation the lake experiences a long snowy winter, with 2 to 3 feet of ice formed starting in December and melting by early May. Ice anglers typically concentrate near the dam and fish for rainbow trout with brightly colored jigs and spoons about 10 feet below the ice. Ice fishing tends to improve later in the winter as day length increases. The ice/snow interface can become quite slushy later in the winter requiring waterproof boots.
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Hebgen Lake has quality hatches of Tricos in the late spring and early summer. During the Trico hatch, anglers are able to catch trout right from the shoreline because the Trico hatch in shallow bays. Successful fly-fishing during this season can only be done when the winds are clam and light. When fishing the Trico hatch, be prepared with light gear and long leaders. Caddisfly hatches occur later in the summer and happen regularly.
At 6500 feet in elevation the lake experiences a long snowy winter, with 2 to 3 feet of ice formed starting in December and melting by early May. Ice anglers typically concentrate near the dam and fish for rainbow trout with brightly colored jigs and spoons about 10 feet below the ice. Ice fishing tends to improve later in the winter as day length increases. The ice/snow interface can become quite slushy later in the winter requiring waterproof boots.
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