Wisconsin Lake Finder

Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a 259-acre lake in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, up to 45 feet deep, with 104 waterfront parcels on its shore. Fish include panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye. The DNR lists no public boat landing.

• Size: 259 acres
• Deepest point: 45 ft
• Bottom: 75% sand, 10% gravel, 10% muck, 5% rock
• Fish: Panfish, Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Walleye
• Boating: Full recreation: over 50 acres, so open to water-skiing and boating at speed under state law
• Drive time without traffic: Green Bay 2 hr 15 min, Appleton 2 hr 15 min, Eau Claire 2 hr 15 min, Madison 2 hr 55 min, Twin Cities 3 hr 20 min, Milwaukee 3 hr 35 min, Waukesha 3 hr 35 min, Rockford 3 hr 50 min, Chicago 4 hr 50 min
• Invasive species on record: Eurasian Water-Milfoil
• Waterfront parcels: 104 waterfront parcels

Questions about Clear Lake

How many waterfront properties are on Clear Lake?

104 waterfront parcels front Clear Lake in Lincoln County. That counts parcels on the water from county parcel maps, not homes for sale.

How big is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake covers 259 acres in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.

How deep is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is 45 feet deep at its deepest point.

What fish are in Clear Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass, northern pike and walleye in Clear Lake.

Is there public access to Clear Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists no public boat landing, beach or park on Clear Lake.

Can you water-ski or run a boat at speed on Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is over 50 acres, so Wisconsin's slow-no-wake rule for small lakes does not apply and boats may run at speed, staying slow within 100 feet of shore, docks and swimmers. No local boating ordinance that limits motorboats is on record.

How long is the drive to Clear Lake?

By car, Clear Lake is about 2 hr 15 min from Green Bay, 2 hr 15 min from Appleton, 2 hr 15 min from Eau Claire, 3 hr 20 min from the Twin Cities and 4 hr 50 min from Chicago. Those are typical times without traffic, to the nearest road at the lake.

What is the bottom of Clear Lake like?

The lake bottom is 75% sand, 10% gravel, 10% muck, 5% rock, by the Wisconsin DNR's record.