What Fish Are in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake in Washington County, Minnesota has 14 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, tiger muskellunge, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).
All Documented Species
black bullheadblack crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)common carphybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedtiger muskellungewalleyewhite suckeryellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Clear Lake
Clear Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, walleye. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 28 feet across 429 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | C (Fair) |
| Water Clarity | 6.2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 429 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |