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Common shiner

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Common shiner

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

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Creek chub

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

East Branch Yellow River is a stream located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Marathon County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub, Common shiner, and Common carp.

Location

44°40′12.2″N 90°12′53.6″W
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Fishing regulations at East Branch Yellow River, WI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Wisconsin can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

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2.1 miles away

Stratford

11.4 miles away

Arpin

12.8 miles away

Unity

13.4 miles away

Milladore

18.2 miles away

Neillsville

20.0 miles away

Greenwood

20.0 miles away

Edgar

21.4 miles away

Junction City

22.6 miles away

Rudolph

23.6 miles away

Owen

25.7 miles away

Babcock

25.8 miles away

Knowlton

26.5 miles away

Wisconsin Rapids

27.1 miles away

Stetsonville

28.5 miles away

Nekoosa

28.9 miles away

Stevens Point

34.2 miles away

Wausau

34.4 miles away

Thorp

35.0 miles away

Weston

36.0 miles away

Plover

36.3 miles away

Maine

37.0 miles away

Lake Arrowhead

37.2 miles away

Lake Sherwood

38.2 miles away

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FAQ about East Branch Yellow River fishing

📍 Where is the East Branch Yellow River located?
the East Branch Yellow River is a stream located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Marathon County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
44°40′12.2″N 90°12′53.6″W
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🎣 Where on the East Branch Yellow River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the East Branch Yellow River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the East Branch Yellow River?
The most common species in the East Branch Yellow River are:
  • Creek chub - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common shiner - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest East Branch Yellow River fishing reports?
The latest East Branch Yellow River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the East Branch Yellow River?

Fishing in Wisconsin requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term licenses, available online or from authorized retailers statewide.

In Wisconsin, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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