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Clear Lake rests in a gentle bowl of rolling farmland, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a horizon softened by the haze of summer. It lies 15.1 miles north-north-east of Saint Croix, WI (from Saint Croix, WI: bearing 22°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Forest. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to everything, even the weathered clapboard of the few houses that dot the landscape. Across the water, a fringe of mature oaks and maples stands sentinel, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets, casting shifting patterns of shade on the glassy surface of the lake itself. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the entire scene in a warmth that feels both ancient and utterly present. The story of Clear Lake is written in the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations of farmers, a legacy of hard work and resilience evident in the sturdy barns and well-tended fields. For decades, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, with the local cooperative serving as the heart of the community, a place where news was exchanged and futures were discussed over cups of strong coffee. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the quietude of Clear Lake has also attracted those seeking a simpler existence, a slower pace where the loudest sound is often the distant hum of a tractor or the laughter of children playing by the water's edge. The lake itself, a placid mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, has always been the true draw, a place for quiet contemplation and the simple joy of a summer day spent fishing or boating.
| Location | Clear Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45.251907°N, 92.2713°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 54005 |
| Area Code | 651 |
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |