Clear Lake

View of Clear Lake, the 515 acre lake in Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

Clear Lake is the northernmost and one of the quieter lakes on the Manitowish Waters Chain. Spanning 515 acres with deep, clear water, it offers strong fishing and a clean, open-water feel.

With only about 8 owners per mile of shoreline and over 9 acres of water per owner, development remains notably light for a chain lake. Properties tend to turn over infrequently, reinforcing its stable, low-density character.

Clear Lake appeals to buyers who want chain connectivity paired with high water quality and a calmer atmosphere than the more central basins.

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Clear Lake Specs:

Clarity:
Avg. Depth: 16 Feet
Size: 515 Acres
Max Depth: 21 Feet
Shoreline: 6.86 Miles
Water Source:
Lake Access: Public
Water Color: Blue Green
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Time to Town: 10 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 9.36
Owners Per Mile: 8.02

Homes for Sale:

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Lots for Sale:

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Fishing:
Fish Species:
Bottom:
Boat Traffic: Above Average
Noise Level:
High Speed: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes
Lake Roads:
Cell Coverage: Weak
Home Density:
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Lake Grade: Excellent
Rentals on Lake: Yes
Township: Manitowish Waters
School District: North Lakeland
Tax Rate: $5.33 / $1000
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Clear Lake contour map
Biking/Walking/Ski Trails:
Heart of Vilas County (Manitowish Waters) - This biking and hiking trail is 14.5 miles long and meanders from the Manitowish Waters Community Center past The North Lakeland Discovery Center and towards Boulder Junction.
Paddling Routes:
No nearby paddling routes but the Manitowish Chain of Lakes is nearby and is great for paddling. It also connects to paddling routes.
Snowmobile Trails:
The Sno-Skeeters Trails run just south of the lake. This system is twenty five miles of groomed trails that connects to other trail systems that allow full access to the whole Northern WI and Michigan Trail network.
ATV Trails:
No nearby routes
Nearby State Areas:
Manitowish Waters:
9 mins
Grocery Store
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This is a summary based on available information.

The Manitowish chain is known for good fishing for walleye, musky, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and panfish, and Clear Lake shares in that multi‑species reputation. The high water clarity often pushes fish deeper or into shade, so anglers commonly target breaks, mid‑lake structure, and shoreline edges during low‑light windows or when wind roughs up the surface. Subtle presentations—like finesse plastics, slip bobbers, or live bait rigs—often outperform loud, flashy lures in the clear water. For musky and walleye chasers, Clear Lake fishes best when anglers pay attention to light, wind, and boat pressure, picking windows when fish are more comfortable moving shallow.

I had AI give me the coordinates for the launches I had on file. They are not super accurate, but should give a rough idea of where you can find the landings. If no coordinates were available at all I didn't link to the map.

Clear Lake Landing
Clear Lake in the Wild Rice–Island–Clear chain has a public-access ramp, likely a small hard-surface or gravel launch with modest parking used by anglers and day cruisers on the chain.

How big is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is 515 acres with 6.86 miles of shoreline.

How deep is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake has an average depth of 16 feet and a maximum depth of 21 feet.

Does Clear Lake have a boat launch?

Yes, Clear Lake has a public boat launch.

How far is Clear Lake from Manitowish Waters?

Clear Lake is 10 minutes from Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin.

What fish are in Clear Lake?

Clear Lake contains a Variety of fish species including Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye.

What is the water clarity of Clear Lake?

Clear Lake has a water clarity of 11.2 feet.

How long is the shoreline on Clear Lake?

The shoreline of Clear Lake is about 6.86 miles.

What type of lake is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is a Spring lake.

What is the trophic status of Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is a Mesotrophic lake.

Is Clear Lake on a chain of lakes?

Yes, Clear Lake is on the Manitowish Waters chain of lakes.

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