Where to Fish Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake


Avalanche Lake is a high alpine lake located in the West Fork Beaver Creek drainage.

Size: 9.7148 acres
Elevation: 9161.04 ft
Directions: Take the Beaver Creek Road approximately 3.5 miles to the West Fork Beaver Trailhead. Take trail #222 about 5 miles to the lake.
Status of the Fishery: Avalanche Lake supports a self-sustaining population of Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. Stocking of YCT ceased in 1997 due to occurring natural reproduction.
Township/Range/Section: 11S 02E 12
Latitude/Longitude: 44.89298 -111.43609
FWP Region: Region 3  
County: Madison
Fishing District: Central
Type: MTNLAKE
Additional Info: This lake sees a fair amount of use.
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Year Species Abbrv Length Weight M/C Count Sex Mort Hook Scar Disease Scales Otolith Fin Clip Tag Comment Genetics Age Stomach Intercept Slope Gear Equipment Trip Date Pass/Run Water Section Lat/Down Lon/Down Lat/Up Lon/Up Agency Start Depth End Depth
Year Angler Days Std. Error
2015 99 99
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