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Little Yellow Lake

Wisconsin
1.34 km²
45.9292, -92.4308
16 species
NHD 69546489
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About Little Yellow Lake

Little Yellow Lake is a natural lake or pond in Wisconsin, United States. It covers approximately 1.34 km² (332 acres). The lake centroid is located at 45.9292° N, 92.4308° W. 16 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
16 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Little Yellow Lake

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 27m
Dawn11:45
Sunrise12:15
Sunset23:42
Dusk00:12

Bite windows today

  • Dawn11:15 – 13:15Excellent
  • Morning13:15 – 17:59Good
  • Midday17:59 – 20:42Calm
  • Afternoon20:42 – 22:42Good
  • Dusk22:42 – 00:42Excellent
  • Night00:42 – 11:15Good
Moon: 13% · waning↑ 08:49

Fish species

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Showing 16 of 16 species

Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Little Yellow Lake?

Species you can expect in or near Little Yellow Lake include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Flathead Catfish, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Wisconsin waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Little Yellow Lake?

Little Yellow Lake covers approximately 1.34 square kilometres (332 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Little Yellow Lake located?

Little Yellow Lake is located in Wisconsin, United States, with its centroid at 45.9292°, -92.4308°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF