Lafayette County · reservoir · 454 acres
Yellowstone Lake
Stocked 2× since 2025 · Wisconsin DNR
Yellowstone Lake is a reservoir in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye — 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
Overcast
86°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
74°
65°
15 mph
81%
Sat
Rain
76°
63°
18 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 453 | 10.75" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 15,856 | 1.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Wisconsin waters with muskellunge → · All Wisconsin waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Steiner Branch1.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Hidden Valley Lake 11.7 mi
- McClintock Creek3.1 mi
- Schmidt Creek5.9 mi
- Sawmill Creek5.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Mud Branch5.7 mi
- Yellowstone River5.6 mi
- Olson Creek6.3 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.
Yellowstone Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellowstone Lake?+
Yellowstone Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye in Lafayette 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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone Lake?+
Yellowstone Lake is a reservoir in Lafayette 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.