Muskellunge Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Yellowstone Lake fishing
Yellowstone Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a reservoir. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, and 6 more. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Walleye
- Plants on record
- 24
- Since 2010
- Species stocked
- 2 (+12 also recorded)
- Average size
- 6.8 in
- Surface acres
- 453.4
Fish at Yellowstone Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 14 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 10 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guide
Channel Catfish Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Channel Catfish species guide
Flathead Catfish Confirmed present Best: night Best: night
Flathead Catfish species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide Green Sunfish Confirmed present
Bowfin Confirmed present Best: day, night Best: day, night
Bowfin species guide
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guide
Black Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Black Bullhead species guideYellowstone Lake is a 453-acre lake, which has a maximum depth of 14 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings and a public beach. Fishing species include bluegill, panfish, largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, northern pike, muskellunge, and trout. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Yellowstone Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.
Fish stocked in 2010
149,450
Fish stocked in 2011
8,190
Fish stocked in 2012
8,190
Fish stocked in 2013
8,181
Fish stocked in 2014
446
Fish stocked in 2015
18,443
Fish stocked in 2016
462
Fish stocked in 2017
16,319
Fish stocked in 2018
227
Fish stocked in 2019
17,531
Fish stocked in 2020
76,950
Fish stocked in 2021
18,631
Fish stocked in 2023
23,473
Fish stocked in 2025
16,309
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 15,856 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 453 | 10.75 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 227 | 11 in | report |
| 2023 | Walleye | 23,246 | 1.33 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 227 | 12 in | report |
| 2021 | Walleye | 18,404 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2020 | Muskellunge | 76,950 | 1 in | report |
| 2019 | Walleye | 17,418 | 1.23 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 113 | 11.93 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 227 | 12.3 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 15,867 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 452 | 10.9 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 462 | 11.57 in | report |
| 2015 | Muskellunge | 449 | 12.7 in | report |
| 2015 | Walleye | 17,994 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 446 | 10 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 446 | 12 in | report |
| 2013 | Walleye | 7,735 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2012 | Walleye | 7,735 | 1.6 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 455 | 9.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Walleye | 7,735 | 1.7 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 455 | 10 in | report |
| 2010 | Walleye | 149,000 | 0.25 in | report |
| 2010 | Muskellunge | 450 | 12.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Fayette, WI
- Facilities
- dock, restrooms, camping
DNR says the whole shoreline is public. Most access is on the north side in Yellowstone Lake State Park: two paved ramps with boarding docks, a gravel carry-in launch, five disabled-angler fishing pads, an accessible fishing pier and about 1.5 miles of accessible shore. Max depth is 14 ft.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Yellowstone Lake
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Public land at Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is 0.3 miles outside the edge of Yellowstone Lake State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Yellowstone Lake?
Fishing Yellowstone Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 14 of 24 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 10.6 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 1.4 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Channel Catfish, plus 8 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Yellowstone Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2010. No plants recorded in 2022 and 2024.
How big are the fish stocked at Yellowstone Lake?
Stocked fish average 6.8 in. Muskellunge average 10.6 in. Walleye average 1.4 in.
How do you get on Yellowstone Lake?
The nearest town is Fayette, WI. Facilities include dock, restrooms, and camping. DNR says the whole shoreline is public. Most access is on the north side in Yellowstone Lake State Park: two paved ramps with boarding docks, a gravel carry-in launch, five disabled-angler fishing pads, an accessible fishing pier and about 1.5 miles of accessible shore. Max depth is 14 ft.