Where to Fish Heather Lake


Heather lake is a popular alpine lake located in the East Fork Hyalite Creek drainage. It lies above Emerald Lake and is connected to that lake from the outlet.

Size: 11.8 acres
Elevation: 9,210.2 ft
Directions: The Hyalite Reservoir recreation area is located south of Bozeman. Take FR#62 past the reservoir to FR#3163 to access the East Fork Hyalite Creek Trailhead.
Status of the Fishery: This lake provides a Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout fishery. It is on a four-year stocking cycle with the next plant occurring in 2025. FWP last visited the lake in 2024 the fish ranged from 12.7-14.5 inches in length.
Township/Range/Section: 05S 06E 12
Latitude/Longitude: 45.40986 -110.93524
FWP Region: Region 3  
County: Gallatin
Fishing District: Central
Type: MTNLAKE
Additional Info: The trail to the lake allows mountain bikes and motorized dirt bikes.
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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 215 152
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