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Brown trout

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Blue catfish

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Northern pike

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Walleye

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Walleye

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Northern pike

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General info

Yellowstone River is a stream located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Wisconsin. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pike.

Location

42°47′37.1″N 89°59′9.8″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Yellowstone River?

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Fishing regulations at Yellowstone 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

Blanchardville

6.5 miles away

Mineral Point

11.0 miles away

Dodgeville

14.0 miles away

Ridgeway

14.2 miles away

Barneveld

15.7 miles away

South Wayne

16.6 miles away

Edmund

18.5 miles away

Mount Horeb

19.5 miles away

Shullsburg

19.8 miles away

Monticello

20.4 miles away

Apple River

20.9 miles away

Cobb

21.1 miles away

Monroe

22.0 miles away

Winslow

22.9 miles away

Belleville

23.1 miles away

Nora

23.4 miles away

Verona

26.4 miles away

Mazomanie

27.9 miles away

Cross Plains

28.0 miles away

Juda

28.0 miles away

Orangeville

28.5 miles away

Albany

28.5 miles away

Fitchburg

31.3 miles away

Oregon

31.6 miles away

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FAQ about Yellowstone River fishing

📍 Where is the Yellowstone River located?
the Yellowstone River is a stream located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also intersecting with Iowa County, Wisconsin. Its coordinates are:
42°47′37.1″N 89°59′9.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Yellowstone River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone River?
The most common species in the Yellowstone River are:
📢 What are the latest Yellowstone River fishing reports?
The latest Yellowstone River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Yellowstone 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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