Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Recreation
Perrot State Park offers recreation opportunities for all visitors. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities at this park. Accessibility Perrot State Park offers several accessible opportunities including an…
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History
When the glaciers retreated from Wisconsin more than 10,000 years ago, the hills and valleys of southwestern Wisconsin were not left with any sizable, natural lakes. There had been talk for many years in the region of the possibility of building a…
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Nature
The park is host to many different species of wildlife. These include the commonly seen white-tailed deer, wild turkey, groundhog, fox and grey squirrel and cottontail rabbit. There have been over 170 species of birds observed in and around the park…
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Biking
Yellowstone Lake State Park provides 4 miles of off-road biking trails. The park roads and trails are heavily used, so bikers should always be alert to traffic and pedestrians. Biking Trails Oak Grove trail (2.1 miles) This popular hiking and ski…
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Fishing
Yellowstone Lake has an abundant population of crappies, walleye and other gamefish. Fishing opportunities also exist for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, muskies and northern pike. The lake (including the Yellowstone River from the lake upstream to…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Winter Recreation
Cross-country skiing There are 5 miles of trail that are groomed and tracked for cross-country skiing as conditions and staffing allow. A Wisconsin State Park trail pass is not required at Yellowstone Lake, but a vehicle admission sticker is needed…