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White Clay Lake

Shawano County, Wisconsin

White Clay Lake is a 236 acre spring fed lake in Shawano County. It holds northern pike, walleye, largemouth bass and panfish.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area236 acres
Max depth45 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

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.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • White Clay Lake AccessRamp
    Concrete ramp, one lane, 11-15 vehicle and trailer stalls, one accessible.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in White Clay Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

  • Deep for the area at 45 feet, so check the drop-offs.
  • Algae blooms can reduce water clarity in summer.
  • Ramp has good parking, but it fills on weekends.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.