What is the current flow on Yellow River?

Yellow River was running 47 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05403000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Yellow River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Yellow River as Class II (some natural reproduction) across 8.83 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Yellow River

Wisconsin. Classified Class II (some natural reproduction) by the state across 8.83 miles. Running 47 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05403000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class II (some natural reproduction)
Classified length	8.83 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Yellow River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05402000	YELLOW RIVER AT BABCOCK, WI	—
05403000	YELLOW RIVER AT NECEDAH, WI	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.