Clear Lake (Vilas County)
Clear Lake is a 515-acre lake in Vilas County with a maximum depth of 45 feet. WDNR lists musky, walleye, northern pike and panfish as common, and bass as present.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
Listed as common by WDNR
Walleye
Listed as common by WDNR
Northern Pike
Listed as common by WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Crappie
Panfish listed as common by WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Listed as present by WDNR
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Clear Lake public boat landingsPublicWDNR lists 2 public landingsDirections ↗
- 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 20-24 in protected; only 1 over 24 in; Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass Jun 20, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | 14 in | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass May 2 to Jun 19, 2026; catch and release only | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike Open May 2, 2026 to Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 to Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 40 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 25 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Trout See specific trout regulations | Varies | Varies |
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.
- Clear Lake Bait & TackleNearbyPhelps, WIDirections ↗
- R & M Musky ShopNearby5196 State Highway 70 W, Eagle River, WI 54521(715) 477-0019Directions ↗
- Eagle Sports CenterNearbyEagle River, WI(715) 479-8804Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye relate to points and deeper structure
- Musky and pike hold along weed edges
- Check WDNR regulations for musky and walleye before keeping fish
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.