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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.1
PerchPanfish, abundant8.1
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.1
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
LargemouthCommon6.6
WalleyePresent · stocked5.7
Northern pikePresent4.1How 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 DNRSheets 3 to 6
The DNR drew Yellowstone on 6 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 | Daily combined bag limit of 2 fish for walleye, sauger and their hybrids 15"-18", and largemouth and smallmouth bass 12"-15"May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
 Bass | Daily combined bag limit of 2 fish for walleye, sauger and their hybrids 15"-18", and largemouth and smallmouth bass 12"-15"May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
4 public- Access at East Nr Boat RentalDirections
- Access Near BeachDirections
- Access Along Lake RdDirections
- Access at West Nr Waterfowl AreaDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 15,856 walleye small fingerling, 1.5" 453 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.75" |
| 2023 | 23,246 walleye small fingerling, 1.33" 227 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2021 | 18,404 walleye small fingerling, 1.7" 227 muskellunge large fingerling, 12" |
| 2020 | 76,950 muskellunge fry, 1" |
| 2019 | 17,418 walleye small fingerling, 1.23" 113 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.93" |
The DNR has 68 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 detailsCurly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Yellowstone
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Catches & reportsLakes near Yellowstone
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludden LakeIowa | 13.8 | 58 | 14 ft |
| Beckman LakeGreen | 16.2 | 69 | 12 ft |
| Cox Hollow LakeIowa | 18.5 | 96 | 30 ft |
| Twin Valley LakeIowa | 19.1 | 152 | 32 ft |
| Blackhawk LakeIowa | 23.7 | 220 | 40 ft |
Yellowstone questions
How deep is Yellowstone Lake?
Yellowstone Lake is 14 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 453 acres.
What fish are in Yellowstone Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (present), trout (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Yellowstone Lake?
There are 4 public launches: Access at East Nr Boat Rental, Access Near Beach, Access Along Lake Rd and Access at West Nr Waterfowl Area.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Yellowstone Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Yellowstone Lake?
Daily combined bag limit of 2 fish for walleye, sauger and their hybrids 15"-18", and largemouth and smallmouth bass 12"-15". Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Yellowstone Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 15,856 walleye (small fingerling) and 453 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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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.