Yellow Lake (Burnett County)
Yellow Lake is a 2,283-acre lake in Burnett County near Webster, Danbury and Siren, with a maximum depth of 31 feet and a mostly sand bottom. WDNR lists musky and walleye as abundant, and panfish and northern pike as common.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as abundant by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Channel Catfish
Catfish listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Yellow Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 3 public landingsDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Lake Sturgeon Sep 5-30, 2026; must be tagged and registered | 60 in | 1 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Wild Bill's Sporting GoodsNearby26798 Lakeland Ave N, Webster, WI 54893(715) 866-4220Directions ↗
- Backwoods Beer & BaitNearby10561 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872(715) 689-2268Directions ↗
- Big Mike's Outdoor Sports ShopNearby6659 State Road 70, Siren, WI 54872(715) 349-2400Directions ↗
Local tips
- Sand-bottom lake: look for weed edges and transitions for musky and pike
- Walleye typically relate to sand and gravel points and drop-offs
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.