Size
3,628ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Clear Lake
Walleye
Crappie
White bass
Largemouth bass
Muskellunge
Perch
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Overview
Good numbers of quality walleye available. Numerous catfish provide fast action. Trophy muskie out there too!
Clear Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Special Waterbody Regulations
- No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day
Special Species Regulations
- Walleye: Continuous: Daily Bag Limit: 3 fish. Possession Limit: 6 fish. Length Limit: all 17 to 22-inch walleyes must be immediately released alive.
Features
Boats must be driven with caution near any shallow water. Large boulders are scattered on reefs and in shoreline zones, and many are just below the surface.
The state of Iowa has permitted private parties to install docks and piers with the agreement that they may be used by the public. Shore anglers using these docks are reminded to act as guests
Recreational boat traffic heavy during summer days.
Forage
Primarily spottail shiner. Bullhead, yellow bass, perch and bluegill also comprise considerable portions of walleye and muskie diets. Juvenile rough fish are also utilized. The food supply for predators is substantial.
Seasonal Movements
Almost all species use the west end of the lake between Clausen’s Cove and McIntosh Bar for spawning. This spring movement appears to be triggered more by the amount of current flow from the inlet than by specific water temperatures. The northwest stretch of shoreline known as “Black Rushes” draws spawning walleye and crappie.
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
15-23 in
Length Range
18 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
2024
May
2024
Aug
