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Yellow LakeBurnett County, WI
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Interactive depth contours5-foot typical interval · Sonar-derived depth (C-MAP Genesis) · Gaps interpolated · Not for navigation
Source: C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived)high confidence · QA passed · Select a contour to inspect its mapped depthDepths decoded from C-MAP Genesis Social Map community sonar recordings (used with permission), covering 18% of the lake. Small gaps between recordings are smoothly connected; larger unrecorded areas follow the lake's depth model calibrated to the DNR-documented 31-ft maximum depth. More accurate than a pure model, but still an estimate. Not for navigation.LakeList assistant
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Water temperature
Yellow Lake water temperature today
Modeled surface-temperature estimate built from seasonal climate, lake depth, and live National Weather Service air temperatures near this lake.
74°FWarm
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Comfortable summer pattern. Bass and panfish are active; early and late hours beat the midday heat.
Estimates are modeled, not measured. Actual temperatures vary with depth, wind mixing, and recent weather — verify conditions before swimming, boating, or heading onto ice.
Wisconsin DNR water assessment
Impaired waterbody listed
The DNR lists this waterbody as impaired. This notice is not itself a closure; review the official assessment and current guidance before your trip.
303(d) / impairment recordRecreation restrictions noted
Excess Algal Growth, EutrophicationPollutants: Mercury, Total Phosphorus
- Status
- 303d Listed, Pollutant Removed
- Public health
- General Advice
- Recreation
- Recreational Restrictions
- Aquatic life
- Not specified
Water is impaired due to one or more pollutants and associated quality impacts.
Review DNR water quality Check consumption advice Source updated 2026-03-25 · LakeList verified 2026-07-12
DNR water check
Water quality quick take
From Wisconsin DNR / Citizen Lake Monitoring readings at Yellow Lake - Site A Near Center.
Sampled Aug 2025Volunteer monitoring since 1992
Somewhat hazy, algae-prone water — summer clarity of 3.5 ft ranks among the lowest of monitored Wisconsin lakes.
Based on July–August 2025 averages across 4 volunteer readings.54Eutrophic5-yr summer TSI
Nutrient-rich, greener water — more algae and plant growth, common in shallower lakes.
Water claritySecchi disk depth
3.5 ftJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
HazyStable since 2018
Clearer than 9% of 596 monitored Wisconsin lakes with current readings.
AlgaeChlorophyll-a
36.5 µg/LJul–Aug 2025 avg (2 readings)
HighWorsening — up ~91% vs earlier years
No recent nutrient readings — last measured 2012.
Listed as impaired on the DNR/EPA water-condition assessment — see the notice on this page for details.All readings by year · station details · methodology
Summer averages (July/August)
July/August means; counts in parentheses show how many samples went into each average.
| Year | Secchi | Chlorophyll-a | Total phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.5 ft (2) | 36.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2024 | 6.0 ft (1) | 24.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2023 | 6.5 ft (2) | 34.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2022 | 5.0 ft (2) | 20.0 µg/L (1) | — |
| 2021 | 7.0 ft (2) | 17.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2020 | 6.0 ft (2) | 12.5 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2019 | 4.8 ft (2) | 19.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2018 | 5.0 ft (2) | 29.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2017 | 6.5 ft (2) | 12.0 µg/L (2) | — |
| 2016 | 5.0 ft (1) | 41.5 µg/L (2) | — |
Latest individual samples: Secchi 3 ft (2025-08-21), chlorophyll-a 49 µg/L (2025-08-29), and total phosphorus 74 µg/L (2012-08-21).
Secchi clarity is how deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface — more feet means clearer water.
Chlorophyll-a is an algae pigment; higher values signal more algae in the water column.
Total phosphorus is a nutrient that feeds algae and aquatic plants. It is not a weed survey — depth, bottom type, water movement, and management change the actual lake experience.
Yellow Lake - Site A Near CenterStation 073079 · TSI based on Secchi
Modeled from DNR/CLMN monitoring — not a safety or swim-condition report. Verify current conditions locally. LakeList verified 2026-07-12.Official Wisconsin information
Plan with DNR sources
LakeList links to the authoritative record so you can verify maps, rules, and current notices before leaving.
Historical DNR depth maps2 converted map sheetsView DNR depth mapHistorical map · not for navigationFishing regulationsVerify current seasons, limits, and restrictionsOfficial DNR lake pageFacts, advisories, boating, and water qualityWater quality reportsMonitoring stations, clarity, and DNR reportsInvasive speciesVerified, observed, and historical AIS recordsBoating ordinancesLocal slow-no-wake and water-use restrictionsFish consumption advisoriesStatewide and waterbody-specific health guidance
Historical depth maps are not for navigation. Verify regulations and access at the official source before your trip.
Historical Wisconsin DNR maps
Yellow Lake depth maps
2 converted map sheets. These historical surveys are not for navigation.
Navigable depth map
Yellow Lake · sheet 1
Pan, zoom, and inspect the converted Wisconsin DNR historical map image in the browser. Historical survey — not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin DNR · WBIC 2675200 · image navigation only; spatial alignment pending · Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Converted for browser access with source URLs, checksums, and retrieval dates retained. Historical lake maps are not for navigation.
Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey
Fish population survey
Structured LakeList extraction from the 2021 DNR fisheries survey. Population estimates, density, and catch-rate indices use different units, methods, and scopes, so each value is presented in its original form rather than normalized against a different measure.
Survey indicatorsValues keep their source unit and method; unlike measures are not scaled or compared.
Management contextA 2021 Yellow Lake fishery survey assessed walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, bass and panfish using river electrofishing, lake fyke nets and late-spring and fall electrofishing.
A 2021 Yellow Lake fishery survey assessed walleye, muskellunge, northern pike, bass and panfish using river electrofishing, lake fyke nets and late-spring and fall electrofishing.
- Historical fisheries snapshot; not current fishing regulations or navigation guidance.
- Only metrics explicitly supported by the cited source page were promoted.
- Population estimates, relative-abundance indices and size thresholds retain their source scope.
Black Crappie
36 fish/mileLate-spring electrofishing CPUE · p. 98.1 inchesAverage length · p. 9
Bluegill
87.3 fish/mileLate-spring electrofishing CPUE · p. 95.1 inchesAverage length · p. 9
Largemouth Bass
43 fishSpring electrofishing catch · p. 97.1 fish/mileLate-spring electrofishing CPUE · p. 811.8 inchesAverage length · p. 8
Muskellunge
32 fishSpring fyke-net catch · p. 60.6 fish/net nightSpring fyke-net CPUE · p. 650 inchesMaximum observed length · p. 6
Northern Pike
333 fishSpring fyke-net catch · p. 76.3 fish/net nightSpring fyke-net CPUE · p. 721.4 inchesAverage length · p. 763 indexProportional Stock Density · p. 7
Walleye
1.8 fish/acreAdult density · p. 4869 fishRiver electrofishing catch · p. 427.6 fish/mileRiver electrofishing CPUE · p. 417.2 inchesMean male length · p. 4
Yellow Perch
13 fish/mileLate-spring electrofishing CPUE · p. 9
Yellow Lake fishery survey, 2021Matched by exact wbic name county · WBICs 2675200 · verified 2026-07-19Wisconsin DNR fisheries survey report; LakeList operator documented permission to leverage this public report with source attribution.
2,283surface acres
31max depth feet
3public access points
45.9191, -92.3986latitude, longitude
Access
Public access points
Boat launchIke Walton Access / Lake Ave45.93248, -92.39053Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchJeffries Road Access45.91824, -92.37178Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Boat launchLodge Access / Off Yellow Lake Rd45.92662, -92.42132Managed by Wisconsin DNR
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Fishery
Notable species
MuskyWalleyeNorthern PikePanfishCatfishLargemouth BassSmallmouth BassSturgeon
Wisconsin DNR stocking
Fish stocking history
The latest published year is 2025, when 1,134 fish were recorded across 1 entry.
2025
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,13412.8 in average
2023
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,14111.8 in average
2022
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,11211.8 in average
2018
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,25612.1 in average
2016
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
73911.8 in average
2014
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,14311.2 in average
2012
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
2,28712.8 in average
2010
MuskellungeUpper Chippewa River · Large Fingerling
1,39212.2 in average
Depth FAQ
How deep is Yellow Lake?
Yellow Lake is 31 feet deep at its deepest point and averages about 19 feet, according to Wisconsin DNR records.
Is there a free depth map of Yellow Lake?
Yes. LakeList publishes a free interactive depth contour map of Yellow Lake at a typical 5-foot interval, with an optional 3D underwater view, derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived) survey data.
Where does the Yellow Lake depth map come from?
The interactive depth contours are derived from C-MAP Genesis community sonar (derived). Each contour set passes a visual QA review against the source document before it is published. The depths are derived from community sonar recordings (C-MAP Genesis Social Map, used with permission), with gaps between recordings interpolated; not for navigation.
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Where this lake data comes from
Wisconsin DNR Lake Mapsname, coordinates, county, source identifiers
LakeList record updated 2026-07-14
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