Clark Lake (Door County)
Clark Lake is an 865-acre, very clear lake in Door County with a maximum depth of 25 feet and an average near 7 feet. WDNR lists panfish, smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye as common, with largemouth bass present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common
Crappie
Panfish listed as common
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed as common
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Clark Lake public boat landingPublicWDNR and Lake-Link list 1 public landingDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, sauger and hybrids; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 (smallmouth catch and release only) | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Howie's TackleNearby1309 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235(920) 746-9916Directions ↗
- Bait Shop (Egg Harbor Marina)Nearby4710 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235Directions ↗
Local tips
- Very clear, shallow water: use natural colors and light line
- Sand and rock bottom; fish rock and sand transitions for smallmouth
- Smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only May 2 - June 19; confirm current rules
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.