Clear Lake (Rusk County)
Clear Lake is a 94 acre deep lake in Rusk County, part of the Island Lake chain. It holds muskellunge, walleye and both bass species.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Clear Lake Boat LandingRampConcrete lane with a dock. Parking for 21 to 25 rigs. State managed. Slow no-wake at the launch.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Clear Lake (Rusk County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Clear Lake (Rusk County) ↗Local tips
- The lake drops to 74 feet. Find walleye near the break lines.
- Keep to no-wake speed near the landing.
- Cast weed edges for bass and pike.
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