Clear Lake
Jackson County, Minnesota
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We want to see what you've caught on Clear Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Lake, MN
- How big is Clear Lake?
- How deep is Clear Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Clear Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Clear Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Clear Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Clear Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Clear Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Clear Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Clear Lake?
How big is Clear Lake?
How deep is Clear Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Clear Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Bluntnose Minnow, Fathead Minnow, Freshwater Drum, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Clear Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Clear Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Clear Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Clear Lake?
What aquatic invasive species are found in Clear Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Clear Lake is a 415-acre, class 43 lake, located four miles west of the City of Jackson in Jackson County. The lake has a maximum depth of 9.0 feet and a shoreline length of 3.8 miles. Clear Lake has historically been a good Walleye fishery and therefore is managed primarily for Walleye. Secondary management species include Northern Pike and Yellow Perch. Clear Lake was stocked with Lower Mississippi Strain (LMS) Walleye fry in the springs of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022 in an effort to get this strain of Walleye established in additional waterbodies. LMS Walleye are present in Murray County's Lake Sarah, a lake that hasn't been stocked since 1991 because the Walleye population is sustained at high levels through natural reproduction. Clear Lake was selected because it has traditionally supported a good Walleye population and has historically had sporadic natural reproduction (41.0 per hour in 2019, 16.0 per hour in 2020) and thus likely has habitat for spawning walleye providing environmental conditions are conducive to natural reproduction. A natural reproduction check was conducted on September 21, 2023, to determine if natural reproduction occurred in Clear Lake.
Age-0 (YOY) Walleye were captured at a rate of 140.0 per hour, which indicates that natural reproduction occurred in Clear Lake in 2023. Analysis of fall electrofishing data has indicated that a catch rate of less than 30.0 per hour often times does not produce a year class, and that a catch rate of more than 30.0 per hour may produce a strong year class, but it's not certain. Walleye fingerlings ranged from 6.5 to 9.3 inches in length and averaged 8.4 inches. The 2023 naturally produced year class will be important to the Walleye population in Clear Lake.
What is the average air temp for Clear Lake?
Are there any state parks near Clear Lake?
Kilen Woods State Park
Elinor Bedell State Park
Gull Point State Park
Emerson Bay State Recreation Area
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Clear Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Boot Lake | 3.9 mi | 119 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 6.1 mi | 27 | |
| Pletz Lake | 6.2 mi | 10 | |
| Chandler Lake | 6.2 mi | 71 | 8 ft |
| Loon Lake | 6.4 mi | 708 | 8 ft |
| Rush Lake | 6.6 mi | 243 | 3 ft |
| Pearl Lake | 7.0 mi | 117 | 6 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 7.1 mi | 12 | |
| Little Spirit Lake | 8.3 mi | 604 | 7 ft |
| Little Spirit Lake | 8.4 mi | 624 | 8 ft |
