Clover Lake in Polk County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  The Polk County end of Wisconsin holds Clover Lake. It sits at 1,089 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Polk County standards. Amery sits 6.3 miles from the bank. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 47 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Clover Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Polk County, recorded fish include brown trout, rainbow trout and northern pike. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Clover Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 10°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Expect Clover Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Brusher Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Clover Lake before loading the car.