Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake

Size
3,113ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Clearwater Lake
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Northern pike
Northern pike
Rock bass
Rock bass
Walleye
Walleye
Perch
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

Clearwater 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.

Location: Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes

  • Crappie: Daily limit five.
  • Sunfish: Daily limit ten.

Forage

White sucker, shiner, perch, cisco, carp, bullhead and crayfish.
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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.2
0Statewide Range19.6668

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
Crappie
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.6667
0Statewide Range12.6668

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized crappie based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202214
Largemouth bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
1.0667
0Statewide Range3.6668

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized largemouth-bass based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201920
Northern pike
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
6.8
0Statewide Range19.75

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Perch
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.1333
0Statewide Range43.5833

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.6
0Statewide Range6.1668

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized pumpkinseed based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
Rock bass
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
7.4667
0Statewide Range6.5668

Clearwater Lake Rock 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
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
No Survey Data
Walleye
fish
5-12 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2019
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2019
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.6667
0Statewide Range16.9168

Clearwater 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
2005
Jul
2014
Jul
2019
Jul