Today on Yellow River
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Wind & weather
National Weather ServiceWhat Yellow River is best for
DNR data
Northern pikeAbundant7.8
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3
WalleyePresent4.4
MuskyPresent3.8How 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 DNRTap 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 2026-10-08| 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 | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- RampDirections
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 · Purple Loosestrife
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Yellow River
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Catches & reportsLakes near Yellow River
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone LakeWashburn | 2.4 | 91 | 18 ft |
| Cable LakeWashburn | 3.2 | 185 | 24 ft |
| Spooner LakeWashburn | 3.7 | 1,092 | 17 ft |
| Goose LakeWashburn | 3.9 | 70 | 11 ft |
| Shell LakeWashburn | 6 | 2,580 | 36 ft |
| Ellsworth LakeWashburn | 6.3 | 174 | 6 ft |
| Lincoln LakeWashburn | 6.4 | 101 | 27 ft |
| Long LakeWashburn | 6.4 | 112 | 11 ft |
Yellow River questions
How deep is Yellow River Flowage?
Yellow River Flowage is 17 feet at its deepest, and 2 feet deep on average. It covers 85 acres.
What fish are in Yellow River Flowage?
The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), musky (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Yellow River Flowage?
There is 1 public launch: Ramp.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Yellow River Flowage?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Yellow River Flowage?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
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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 2026-10-08.