Fishing at Yellow Banks Lake

SUMMER SPECIAL!

Adults: $5/DAY
Children ages 7-17: $5/DAY
Under 7: Free

LEAVE PAYMENT IN BLACK DROPBOX
ON SIDE OF GATEHOUSE AT ENTRANCE
Size & Bag Limits
SpeciesDaily Bag LimitMinimum Size
BluegillNoneNone
Redear Sunfish25None
Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes)5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass14 inches
Crappie25None1
Catfish10None; no more than one blue or one flathead catfish 35 inches or longer and no more than one channel catfish 28 inches or longer may be kept
CarpCATCH/RELEASECATCH/RELEASE
Bass514 inches
All Others10None

NO boats are allowed within 50 yards of the Dam on the East side of Lake except for entering and exiting the lake via the loading ramp located on the North end of Dam.

Hooks for Pole Fishing or Hand Lines

You may not fish with more than three poles or hand lines at any one time. Each line may have no more than three single or multi-pronged hooks, three artificial lures, or no more than three of a combination of hooks and artificial lures.

Gaffs, Grab Hooks, & Landing Nets

Landing nets, gaff hooks, or grab hooks may be used only to assist in the landing of legally caught fish. They may not be used as the method of catching fish.

Limb Lines

You may only use this method if you are a resident of Yellow Banks, having paid annual dues.

Snagging Fish, Trot Lines, Float Fishing, Ice Fishing, Bow Fishing, Spear Fishing are not allowed at Yellow Banks.