Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Size
387ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Clear Lake
Walleye
Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Perch
Perch
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Crappie
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
2.7778
0Statewide Range74.0278

Clear Lake Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202410
Crappie
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.2222
0Statewide Range10.4166

Clear Lake Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Largemouth bass
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.25
0Statewide Range3.6668

Clear Lake Largemouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Northern pike
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
3.5
0Statewide Range19.75

Clear Lake Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Perch
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
41
0Statewide Range43.5833

Clear Lake Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Pumpkinseed
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2017
Surveyed
Trapnet
Catch Method
0.2222
0Statewide Range8.4166

Clear Lake Pumpkinseed abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2001
Aug
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Smallmouth bass
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.875
0Statewide Range3.4167

Clear Lake Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2001
Aug
2006
Aug
2017
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized smallmouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202319
201718
Walleye
fish
13-30 in
Length Range
21 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
9
0Statewide Range16.9168

Clear Lake Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

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
2012
Aug
2017
Aug
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201729