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 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, tiger muskellunge, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 28 feet across 429 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 6.2 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 28 ft |
| Surface Area | 429 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 14 |
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