Clear Lake
Lake, Cerro Gordo County. Iowa, United States.
43.1250, -93.4161 — View on the map
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- Area
- 1,491 ha
- Managed by
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
- Permit required
- Iowa fishing license (Iowa DNR)
- Step-free access
- yes
- Boat launch
- yes
Species present
Channel catfishIctalurus punctatus
Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
Northern pikeEsox lucius
MuskellungeEsox masquinongy
Common carpCyprinus carpio
BluegillLepomis macrochirus
WalleyeSander vitreus
Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lake search (species list)
Local rules
Location (Iowa DNR): south edge of Clear Lake. Other species listed: Bigmouth Buffalo, Green Sunfish, Golden Shiner. Facilities: Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Fishing Jetty, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Fish Cleaning Station, Boat Rental.
Area rules (Iowa) for these species
| Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted) – public lakes | 38.1 cm |
| Black bass – interior streams and river impoundments | 30.5 cm |
| Walleye – Mississippi River pools | 38.1 cm |
Access
Accessible Facilities, Boat Access, Fishing Jetty, Hard Surface Boat Ramp, Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Trails, Beach, Camping, Fish Cleaning Station, Boat Rental
Official sources
- Fish Iowa — Clear Lake (Iowa DNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- Fish Iowa lake search — Iowa DNR (accessed on 23 September 2026)
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