Lower Clam (Sawyer)

Lower Clam Lake in Sawyer County, Wisconsin

This lake has 8 Layers or 15 Layers for HD Version

Lower Clam Lake is a 214-acre pristine lake nestled in the heart of the 860,000-acre Chequamegon National Forest in northeastern Sawyer County, featuring a maximum depth of 30 feet and approximately three miles of scenic shoreline with roughly 75 percent remaining undeveloped and natural. The lake's bottom composition of 72 percent sand, 15 percent rock, 10 percent muck, and 3 percent gravel creates diverse habitat structure with numerous bays perfect for targeting fish. This productive fishery supports healthy populations of Musky, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and various panfish species, with anglers finding success along the 5-to-10-foot drop lines near shore, particularly at the far north and south ends of the lake for trophy muskies and pike. The lake features an irregular shape with multiple productive bays and has special boating regulations allowing water sports between 11 AM and 3 PM with a 10 mph speed limit enforced during other hours. Public boat launch access is conveniently located, making the lake ideal for fishing, boating, kayaking, swimming, and year-round recreation including excellent ice fishing opportunities.

Located adjacent to the tiny unincorporated community of Clam Lake in the town of Gordon, Ashland County (though the lake itself is in Sawyer County), Lower Clam Lake sits approximately 30 miles southeast of Ashland and near the headwaters of the Chippewa Flowage. The surrounding area is famous for Wisconsin's reintroduced elk herd, which began with 25 animals in 1995 and has grown to approximately 180 elk roaming the Chequamegon National Forest, making Clam Lake the premier destination in Wisconsin for elk viewing. The area offers world-class outdoor recreation including hundreds of miles of ATV and snowmobile trails accessible directly from the lake, cross-country skiing on the American Birkebeiner trail system, mountain biking through pristine national forest, and exceptional hunting opportunities for black bear, ruffed grouse, and white-tailed deer. Nearby attractions include Day Lake just north of town (another excellent musky destination), the Chippewa Flowage's expansive waters, multiple waterfalls throughout the region, and access to two wild and scenic rivers - the Pine and Popple Rivers. The Clam Lake Junction serves as a local gathering spot, while Day Lake Campground provides excellent camping facilities for visitors exploring this remote wilderness area.

This beautifully handcrafted laser-cut wooden topographical map of Lower Clam Lake would make a stunning addition to your northwoods cabin, hunting camp, or home, celebrating your connection to this pristine Chequamegon National Forest gem. The artistic design features a natural wood top layer of maple or birch that perfectly frames the lake's irregular shape with multiple bays and three miles of mostly undeveloped shoreline, while the water depths are represented through a captivating gradient flowing from light blue in the shallow sandy areas to rich deep blue at the 30-foot maximum depth. Every bay, depth contour, underwater structure, and distinctive feature is precisely laser-etched into the multi-layered wood construction, creating a three-dimensional piece of wall art that beautifully captures the wild character and exceptional musky fishing heritage of this remote Wisconsin lake surrounded by 860,000 acres of pristine national forest and roaming elk.

Dimensions:

Small: 8"x12"

Medium: 12"x18"

Large: 16"x24"

Extra Large: 20"x30"

XX Large: 24"x36"

Gigantic 30"x45"

HD Extra Large: 20"x30" - 15 Layers

HD XX Large: 24"x36" - 15 Layers

HD Gigantic 30"x45" - 15 Layers

The difference between standard and HD maps is the number of layers. Standard maps have 1 land layer and 7 water layers. " The HD lake maps have 1 land layer and 14 water layers. So twice the detail. The HD Maps are limited to Extra Large, " XX Large, and Gigantic sizes only. On the smaller sizes the depth change of the wood is too extreme and you end up losing detail."