Burnett County · lake · 2,283 acres
Yellow Lake
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Yellow Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
85°
69°
7 mph
33%
Sat
Overcast
84°
61°
12 mph
7%
Sun
Overcast
85°
54°
7 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,134 | 12.85" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Buffalo Lake1.9 mi
- Danbury Flowage2.1 mi
- Little Yellow Lake1.7 mi
- Lone Star Lake1.8 mi
- Echo Lake2.0 mi
- Bass Lake2.6 mi
- Fremstadt Lake2.7 mi
- Kreiner Lake3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Yellow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow Lake?+
Yellow Lake is stocked with Muskellunge in Burnett County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow Lake?+
Yes — Wisconsin requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Yellow Lake?+
Yellow Lake is a lake in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.