Fishing Cone, Geyser in West Thumb Basin, Yellowstone National Park, US
Located at the edge of Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Cone rises as a cone-shaped formation that releases geothermal water at temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Native Americans and early settlers in the 1800s developed techniques to catch fish from Yellowstone Lake and cook them directly in the geyser's steaming waters.
The geyser became a central element of Yellowstone tourism after Superintendent Norris demonstrated fish cooking methods to visitors in the late nineteenth century.
Current National Park regulations prohibit fishing or cooking near Fishing Cone due to safety concerns and the preservation of natural geothermal features.
During spring months, rising lake waters submerge the cone structure, transforming this former geyser into a hot spring with reduced thermal activity.
Location: Teton County
GPS coordinates: 44.41730,-110.57000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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