What Fish Are in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake in Jackson County, Minnesota has 15 documented fish species: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bass, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Clear Lake
Clear Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 9 feet across 434 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 1.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 9 ft |
| Surface Area | 434 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 15 |
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