Little Yellow Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)332
Maximum Depth (ft)21
Mean Depth (ft)10
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition96% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 4% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates45.92920° N, 92.43080° W
WBIC (DNR ID)2674800

Fish Species

8 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikeCommon
PanfishCommon
WalleyeCommon
CatfishPresent
Smallmouth BassPresent
SturgeonPresent

Boat Landings

No boat landing data available.

Invasive Species

Invasive species have been documented in or near this lake. Please clean, drain, and dry all watercraft and equipment before leaving to prevent spread.

SpeciesStatusFirst Detected
Chinese Mystery SnailConfirmed
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

Data sourced from Wisconsin DNR lake surveys. Last scraped: 3/24/2026.

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