Today on Yellow
· Tomorrow & the week: Lake Report or Premium →Best fishing times
All fishTimes by species available in Premium
Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Yellow is best for
DNR data
MuskyAbundant · stocked9.3
WalleyeAbundant8.9
BluegillPanfish, common6.8
PerchPanfish, common6.8
CrappiePanfish, common6.8
Northern pikeCommon6.8
LargemouthPresent4.3
SmallmouthPresent4.3How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Yellow on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | All sturgeon taken with hook and line must be tagged and registered. The minimum length is 60" and season limit is 1 fishSeptember 5, 2026 to September 30, 2026 | Open |
| Catfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
Tournaments here: Oct 17. Launches get busy. All tournaments
Launches & access
3 public- Ike Walton Access / Lake AveDirections
- Jeffries Road AccessDirections
- Lodge Access / Off Yellow Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,134 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.85" |
| 2023 | 1,141 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2022 | 1,112 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.85" |
| 2018 | 1,256 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.1" |
| 2016 | 739 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.85" |
The DNR has 41 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish · Yellow Iris
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Yellow
Reports & estimateReviews
No reviews yetNear Yellow
Local dealsLocal bait shops, resorts and supper clubs can put a coupon here and on the printed sheet, free for a year. Add your business
Yellow board
Catches & reportsLakes near Yellow
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Yellow LakeBurnett | 1.7 | 348 | 21 ft |
| Buffalo LakeBurnett | 2 | 69 | 4 ft |
| Bass LakeBurnett | 2.6 | 236 | 6 ft |
| Danbury FlowageBurnett | 2.6 | 256 | 10 ft |
| Fremstadt LakeBurnett | 2.7 | 88 | 22 ft |
| Devils LakeBurnett | 3 | 1,001 | 24 ft |
| Mud LakeBurnett | 3.9 | 163 | 3 ft |
| Johnson LakeBurnett | 4.4 | 397 | 23 ft |
Yellow questions
How deep is Yellow Lake?
Yellow Lake is 31 feet at its deepest, and 19 feet deep on average. It covers 2,283 acres.
What fish are in Yellow Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (abundant), walleye (abundant), panfish (common), northern pike (common), largemouth bass (present), smallmouth bass (present), sturgeon (present) and catfish (present).
Where is the boat launch on Yellow Lake?
There are 3 public launches: Ike Walton Access / Lake Ave, Jeffries Road Access and Lodge Access / Off Yellow Lake Rd.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Yellow Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Yellow Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Yellow Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,134 muskellunge (large fingerling).
Fish it longer
Today's sheet is always free. Planning ahead takes a report or Premium.Lake Sheet
- Today's best fishing times, all fish
- Wind, weather, sun and moon
- Depth map with depths labeled
- Rules, license and species ratings
- The printable two-page sheet
Lake Report
- Your trip, up to 14 days
- Pick your species
- What to use, where, when and how, every day
- Times by species on the bite clocks
Premium
- Every lake, every day: times by species
- Up to 25 full Lake Reports a season; more at $9 each or 25 for $49
- Tomorrow and the week ahead on any lake
- Stocking alerts for your lakes
Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.