Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is a 450-acre reservoir in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, just east of Fayette inside Yellowstone Lake State Park. It was built in 1954 and is known for walleye, channel catfish and black crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
About 4.3 adults per acre in the 2018-19 survey
Crappie
Black crappie abundant
Channel Catfish
Abundant
Largemouth Bass
Declining trend in the survey
Muskellunge
Low numbers
Bluegill
Low relative abundance
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Yellowstone Lake State Park boat launchesRampTwo paved ramps and a carry-in launch. A state park vehicle sticker is likely needed.Directions ↗
- Shore fishingPublicOver 1.5 miles of accessible shore and five disabled angler fishing pads.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Yellowstone Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Yellowstone Lake ↗Local tips
- Max depth is 14 feet, so fish structure and the old river channel.
- Shore anglers have plenty of public bank access in the state park.
- Check the park for boat rentals and a concession stand in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.