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Wind & weather
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DNR data
MuskyCommon · stocked7.6
WalleyeCommon7.2
BluegillPanfish, common6.6
PerchPanfish, common6.6
CrappiePanfish, common6.6
Northern pikeCommon6.6
LargemouthPresent4.1
SmallmouthPresent4.1How 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 | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 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 | 14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
2 public- Access off Haskins Rd.Directions
- Access at W Side Of Lake Off Clear Lake RdDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2022 | 427 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.8" |
| 2018 | 399 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.6" |
| 2016 | 2,500 walleye large fingerling, 7" 360 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.9" |
| 2014 | 396 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.4" |
| 2012 | 400 muskellunge large fingerling, 10.2" |
The DNR has 20 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn LakeVilas | 1.1 | 74 | 14 ft |
| Stone LakeVilas | 1.8 | 139 | 43 ft |
| Spider LakeVilas | 1.9 | 272 | 43 ft |
| Big LakeVilas | 2.1 | 835 | 61 ft |
| Island LakeVilas | 2.3 | 1,023 | 35 ft |
| Papoose LakeVilas | 2.6 | 428 | 65 ft |
| Rest LakeVilas | 3.1 | 808 | 53 ft |
| Manitowish LakeVilas | 3.1 | 496 | 61 ft |
Clear questions
How deep is Clear Lake?
Clear Lake is 45 feet at its deepest, and 16 feet deep on average. It covers 515 acres.
What fish are in Clear Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists musky (common), panfish (common), northern pike (common), walleye (common), largemouth bass (present) and smallmouth bass (present).
Where is the boat launch on Clear Lake?
There are 2 public launches: Access off Haskins Rd. and Access at W Side Of Lake Off Clear Lake Rd.
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?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Clear Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2022 the DNR and partners stocked 427 muskellunge (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.