Henry's Lake
HENRY'S LAKE
ReportNOV 4 — 11, 2026
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Weather
28–49°F
Partly Sunny
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Reported By
Bruce Staples
On the water
Henry's Lake is fishing well in early November with trout actively cruising shallow weed beds, creek mouths, drop-offs, and spring holes. Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 49°F today with light northwest winds, though dangerous gusts can develop from the southeast or north without warning.
From the ShopBruce Staples · November 4, 2026
Henry's Lake, November 4th, 2026. Presenting streamer, leech, and woolly bugger patterns with a slow retrieve is now a good way to attract trout during windy conditions. Strong windy conditions make boating very dangerous, and such can come up from the southeast and north in an instant.
When wind calms, trying nymph, scud, and midge life cycle patterns under an indicator in shallow water can be productive. Trout are cruising the shallows near weed beds, creek mouths, drop-offs, and adjacent to spring holes.
Start fishing from first light to midday, when action slows.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midges | #18–22 | Moderate — life cycle patterns under indicator | Morning to midday, calm conditions |
| Leeches | #10–14 | Strong — slow retrieve near structure and drop-offs | First light through midday, especially during wind |
| Scuds | #12–16 | Steady — trout cruising shallow weed beds | Morning, calm wind windows |
| General Nymphs | #12–16 | Moderate — indicator fishing in shallows | Morning to midday, calm conditions |
Best Time Window
- FIRST LIGHT TO MIDDAY: Prime action window — fish streamers, leeches, and woolly bugger patterns with a slow retrieve; switch to nymphs, scuds, and midge life cycle patterns under an indicator when wind allows
- CALM WIND PERIODS (ANY TIME): Indicator nymphing in shallow water near weed beds, creek mouths, drop-offs, and spring holes is most productive when the surface is flat
- WINDY CONDITIONS: Slow-retrieve streamers and leech patterns; use extra caution on the water and be ready to come off the lake immediately if wind builds
Guide's Tip
From the benchTraditional woolly bugger and scud patterns are called out in the report but don't have a direct catalog match — pick up materials to tie your own, or ask us in-store for the closest alternatives we have on hand. Most importantly, keep a close eye on the weather: wind at Henry's Lake can build from the southeast or north in minutes, making boating dangerous, so always have a plan to get off the water fast.
Main Species
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
