Yellowstone Lake

Lafayette County, Wisconsin

OverviewFacts & Figures

Physical Characteristics

Surface Area (Acres)453
Maximum Depth (ft)14
Mean Depth (ft)8
Shoreline (miles)
Bottom Composition0% sand, 10% gravel, 0% rock, 90% muck
Water Clarity — Secchi Depth (ft)
Trophic Status
Drainage BasinDRAINAGE
Lake Classflowage
Public Access
Township
GPS Coordinates42.76410° N, 89.97390° W
WBIC (DNR ID)903700

Fish Species

6 species documented

AbundantCommonPresentRare
SpeciesAbundanceLast Survey
PanfishAbundant
Largemouth BassCommon
MuskyCommon
Northern PikePresent
TroutPresent
WalleyePresent

Boat Landings

4 landings

NameTypeRampTrailersFee
Boat Landing 1Public
Boat Landing 2Public
Boat Landing 3Public
Boat Landing 4Public

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
Curly-Leaf PondweedConfirmed
Purple LoosestrifeConfirmed
Rusty CrayfishConfirmed

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