Clear Lake

Clear Lake

Size
534ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Clear Lake
Bluegill
Bluegill
Crappie
Crappie
Perch
Perch
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Northern pike
Northern pike
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
57.6667
0Statewide Range19.6668

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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20179
Channel catfish
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
Crappie
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
16.8333
0Statewide Range12.6668

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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Flathead catfish
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
Largemouth bass
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Above Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.7778
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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Northern pike
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.1111
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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Perch
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
28.6667
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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Pumpkinseed
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
High
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
4.5556
0Statewide Range6.1668

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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul
Smallmouth bass
fish
16-17 in
Length Range
17 in
Length Range
2003
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Unknown
2003
Surveyed
NA
Catch Method
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
2003
Jul
Walleye
fish
3-10 in
Length Range
6 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2017
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.1111
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
2013
Jul
2017
Jul