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Clam Lake

Burnett County · warm-water, stained water

1,338Acres
11ftMax depth
5ftAverage depth
2Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Clam is best for

DNR data
Northern pikeAbundant8.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.7
PerchPanfish, common6.7
CrappiePanfish, common6.7
LargemouthCommon6.7
WalleyePresent4.8
SmallmouthPresent4.2
SturgeonPresent4.2
CatfishPresent4.2
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

The DNR drew Clam on 2 sheets.

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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 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
BassNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
CatfishNo size limit · 10 a dayOpen All YearOpen
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public
Bottomsand 70% · muck 30%
Lake groupClam Lakes P & R District Friends On Clam 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
Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Purple Loosestrife

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Clam

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Silver LakeBurnett1.96467 ft
Taylor LakeBurnett2.18010 ft
Lower Clam LakeBurnett2.333714 ft
Crooked LakeBurnett2.418010 ft
Sand LakeBurnett2.48142 ft
Long LakeBurnett2.531813 ft
Owl LakeIron2.912949 ft
Pike LakeBurnett3.17715 ft

Clam questions

How deep is Clam Lake?

Clam Lake is 11 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 1,338 acres.

What fish are in Clam Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists northern pike (abundant), panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (present), walleye (present), sturgeon (present) and catfish (present).

Where is the boat launch on Clam Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access and Ramp.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Clam Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Clam Lake?

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

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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 2026-10-07.