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DNR data
WalleyeCommon · stocked7.9
LargemouthCommon6.3
Northern pikeCommon6.3
MuskyPresent · stocked4.8
BluegillPanfish, present3.8
PerchPanfish, present3.8
CrappiePanfish, present3.8
SmallmouthPresent3.8How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-08| Walleye | 18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- Access at S End Lake Off 136th StDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 1,045 walleye large fingerling, 7.6" 682 walleye large fingerling, 7" |
| 2023 | 940 walleye large fingerling, 6.7" 101 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2022 | 40 muskellunge large fingerling, 11" |
| 2021 | 1,025 walleye large fingerling, 7.3" 7 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9" |
| 2019 | 940 walleye large fingerling, 6.3" |
The DNR has 16 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsChinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Clear
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Catches & reportsLakes near Clear
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCann LakeRusk | 0.7 | 133 | 38 ft |
| Chain LakeRusk | 0.9 | 468 | 74 ft |
| Potato LakeRusk | 1.8 | 534 | 40 ft |
| Pine LakeRusk | 2 | 262 | 115 ft |
| Island LakeRusk | 2.3 | 526 | 54 ft |
| Sand LakeRusk | 3 | 262 | 100 ft |
| Long LakeChippewa | 3.3 | 1,052 | 101 ft |
| Round LakeChippewa | 3.4 | 216 | 18 ft |
Clear questions
How deep is Clear Lake?
Clear Lake is 74 feet at its deepest, and 29 feet deep on average. It covers 94 acres.
What fish are in Clear Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), musky (present), panfish (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Clear Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access at S End Lake Off 136th St.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Clear Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Clear Lake?
18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Clear Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 1,045 walleye (large fingerling) and 682 walleye (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.