Clam Lake Fishing
A 1,338-acre Wisconsin flowage in Burnett County, down to 11 feet.
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About Clam Lake
Count on 1,338 acres of flowage water at Clam Lake, which sits in Burnett County. Its deepest sounding is 11 feet, with a mean of 5 feet. The closest town on the Census list is Siren, roughly 3 miles off. WDNR places it in its Northern Region. WDNR calls it a complex warm dark lake by class.
The ceded territory boundary takes it in. Anglers can look for northern pike, largemouth bass, panfish, catfish, smallmouth bass and sturgeon, per the WDNR. 2 public boat landings serve the lake. Landsat estimates give about 8.2 feet of clarity (2017).
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The Clam Lake fish groups below carry their WDNR abundance rating.
| Fish group | WDNR abundance |
|---|---|
| Northern Pike | Abundant |
| Largemouth Bass | Common |
| Panfish | Common |
| Catfish | Present |
| Smallmouth Bass | Present |
| Sturgeon | Present |
| Walleye | Present |
What the lake class means for Clam Lake
“Complex warm dark lakes often support great action fisheries for black crappie, and have potential to produced quality walleye, northern pike, and/or muskellunge fisheries.”
WDNR Find a Lake fish list and abundance, WDNR lake classification and fisheries designation layers, checked October 2026.
Public ramps at Clam Lake
- Clam Lake – East Access1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, Town of Siren
- Clam Lake Ramp1 lane, 1 to 5 trailer stalls, public
More boat ramps around Clam Lake
- Clam Lake Narrows County Park RampLower Clam Lake, 2 miles north
- Taylor Lake Access near SirenTaylor Lake, 2 miles northeast
- Long Lake Boat Ramp near SirenLong Lake, 2 miles southwest
- Crooked Lake Park Boat RampCrooked Lake, 3 miles west
- Clear Lake Park Boat RampClear Lake, 3 miles southwest
- Clam Dam Park Canoe LaunchClam River, 3 miles north
WDNR Boat Access and Shore Fishing layers and Find a Lake landing table, checked October 2026.
The water in Clam Lake
The WDNR describes the bottom of Clam Lake as 70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck.
In WDNR terms Clam Lake is a drainage lake (a stream flows in and out).
Confirmed invasive species at Clam Lake include chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed and purple loosestrife. Inspect trailers before moving to another lake.
WDNR Find a Lake page, WDNR Landsat lake clarity layer, checked October 2026.
WDNR rules posted for Clam Lake
This table repeats the WDNR rule set filed under Clam Lake.
| Species | Season | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye, sauger and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3. |
| Muskellunge and hybrids | May 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | The minimum length limit is 40" and the daily bag limit is 1. |
| Northern pike | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 5. |
| Panfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 25. |
| Catfish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Lake sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Shovelnose sturgeon | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| Cisco and whitefish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is 10. |
| Rock, yellow and white bass | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Bullheads | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Rough fish | Open All Year | No minimum length limit and the daily bag limit is unlimited. |
| Paddlefish | Closed | No fishing allowed. |
| White perch | Open All Year | The daily bag limit is 0, one may be killed and possessed for transport to a WDNR Office. |
A blanket rule for Clam Lake: Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Motor Trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler.
The guide adds for Burnett County: Burnett County is in the ceded territory (see page 13 for additional ceded territory information). Motor trolling is permitted countywide (three hooks, baits or lures per person). A portion of Burnett County is in the Northern Bass Zone (see base regulations on page 12). Countywide: With the exceptions below, there is no minimum length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass in all waters of Burnett County (including all lakes and flowages that are border waters between Burnett and Polk counties
By map position Clam Lake sits north of the Hwy 10 pike line and in the Northern or Southern Bass Zone (the county is split; see the guide map).
WDNR Lake Regulation search and the 2026-2027 Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations, checked October 2026.
Measuring Clam Lake against nearby water
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Max depth ft | Landings | WDNR class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clam Lake | 1,338 | 11 | 2 | complex warm dark | |
| Silver Lake near Siren, Burnett County | 2 miles southwest | 62 | 67 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Larson Lake, Burnett County | 2 miles west | 30 | 12 | 0 | simple warm dark |
| Taylor Lake, Burnett County | 2 miles northeast | 85 | 10 | 1 | simple warm dark |
| Crooked Lake near Siren, Burnett County | 2 miles west | 168 | 10 | 1 | simple warm clear |
| Lower Clam Lake, Burnett County | 2 miles north | 366 | 14 | 1 | complex riverine |
WDNR Find a Lake, lake classification and boat access layers.
Next to Clam Lake
Nearby lakes to try after Clam Lake
- Silver Lake near Siren, Burnett County2 miles southwest
- Larson Lake, Burnett County2 miles west
- Taylor Lake, Burnett County2 miles northeast
- Crooked Lake near Siren, Burnett County2 miles west
- Lower Clam Lake, Burnett County2 miles north
Bait counters near Clam Lake
- Big Mikes Outdoor Sportssporting goods store, Siren, 2 miles
- Rockcrusher Outdoors Incsporting goods store, Siren, 2 miles
- Joel's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Siren, 3 miles
- Wild Bills Sporting Goods & Spiritssporting goods store, Webster, 7 miles
- Backwoods Beer & Baitbait and tackle shop, Siren, 10 miles
- A&H Country Marketbait and tackle shop, Spooner, 15 miles
Overnight towns handy to Clam Lake
- Siren3 miles
- Lewis6 miles
- Webster6 miles
Which counties Clam Lake touches
- Burnett Countyseat: Siren
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Photographs from waters near Clam Lake
Photo: Iulus Ascanius at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Photo: LaurentianShield, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Joshua Mayer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Clam Lake, answered in a line or two
What part of Wisconsin holds Clam Lake?
You will find it in Burnett County, WDNR Northern Region, about 3 miles from Siren.
What size is Clam Lake on the WDNR record?
1,338 acres and 11 feet at the deepest.
Where is the ramp on Clam Lake?
2 mapped landings, including Clam Lake – East Access.
Which fish live in Clam Lake?
The DNR list shows northern pike (abundant), largemouth bass (common), panfish (common), catfish (present), smallmouth bass (present), sturgeon (present) and walleye (present).
What daily bag limits does the WDNR post for Clam Lake?
WDNR lists Walleye, sauger and hybrids as The minimum length is 15", but walleye, sauger, and hybrids from 20" to 24" may not be kept, and only 1 fish over 24" is allowed. The daily bag limit is 3.
Do I need a Wisconsin license for Clam Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need a Wisconsin fishing license: $20 a year for residents and $55 for nonresidents, with a $5 first-time buyer rate for residents.
What kind of lake is Clam Lake?
Satellite clarity about 8.2 feet (2017). Bottom: 70% sand, 0% gravel, 0% rock, 30% muck. WDNR class: complex warm dark. Type: drainage.
Who sells bait near Clam Lake?
Big Mikes Outdoor Sports, about 2 miles away.
Is Clam Lake free of invasives?
Confirmed: chinese mystery snail, curly-leaf pondweed and purple loosestrife.
Mark Clam Lake on the Wisconsin calendar
Licenses, stamps and statewide rules are on the license page.