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Little Clam Lake

Ashland County · cool-water, clear water

147Acres
11ftMax depth
6ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Little Clam is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
MuskyPresent3.9
LargemouthPresent3.9
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 11 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
Bass18" min · 1 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

1 public
Nearest bait shop from AccessHappy Hooker Bait & Tackle12272 N Upper A Rd, Hayward, WI 54843 · (715) 462-398419 mi · about 21 min drive · Directions
Bottommuck 80% · sand 10% · gravel 5% · rock 5%

Stocking

DNR records
2016
2,948 largemouth bass large fingerling, 2.2"

The DNR has 14 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR
How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Little Clam

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Upper Clam LakeAshland116620 ft
McLaren LakeSawyer1.96612 ft
Day LakeAshland2.562520 ft
White Bass LakeBayfield2.811230 ft
Lower Clam LakeSawyer2.822922 ft
East Twin LakeAshland2.811015 ft
Buffalo LakeBayfield3.317929 ft
Christy LakeSawyer4.8937 ft

Little Clam questions

How deep is Little Clam Lake?

Little Clam Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 6 feet deep on average. It covers 147 acres.

What fish are in Little Clam Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), musky (present) and largemouth bass (present).

Where is the boat launch on Little Clam Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Clam Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Little Clam Lake?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Little Clam Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2016 the DNR and partners stocked 2,948 largemouth bass (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.