Clear Lake (Itasca County)
Itasca County, Minnesota - DNR stocking history, depth and survey data
Minnesota · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) · DOW 31084500
Clear Lake (Itasca County) has no DNR stocking rows in LakeFinder; this page carries its DNR depth, access and survey data.
- Clear Lake (Itasca County) shows no stocking records in Minnesota DNR LakeFinder as of .
- Maximum depth 30 ft; surface area 140 acres, 51 littoral acres, 3.4 miles of shoreline, per the DNR lake survey.
- Average water clarity (Secchi depth) 9.8 ft.
- Fish species DNR lists here: black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch.
- 1 public access on the DNR list.
- Most recent DNR fish survey: (standard survey).
- Itasca County, nearest town Wirt; DNR lake number (DOW) 31084500.
Depth map
Bathymetric contours from the Minnesota DNR lake survey; depths in feet. Simplified for the web; not for navigation.
Public accesses
| Type | Owner | Where |
|---|---|---|
| earthen ramp | USF | Located on the east side of lake off County Road 31. |
DNR fish survey, 2017
| Species | Gear | Catch per net | Total catch | Avg lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Standard trap nets | 15.67 | 141 | 0.12 |
| Yellow perch | Standard trap nets | 2.44 | 22 | 0.17 |
| Black crappie | Standard trap nets | 1.44 | 13 | 0.26 |
| Pumpkinseed | Standard trap nets | 1.22 | 11 | 0.23 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard trap nets | 0.44 | 4 | 0.13 |
| Brown bullhead | Standard trap nets | 0.22 | 2 | 1.04 |
| Northern pike | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 2.45 |
| White sucker | Standard trap nets | 0.11 | 1 | 3.31 |
| Bluegill | Standard gill nets | 11.33 | 68 | 0.12 |
| Yellow perch | Standard gill nets | 9.17 | 55 | 0.13 |
| Black crappie | Standard gill nets | 1.67 | 10 | 0.24 |
| Northern pike | Standard gill nets | 1.33 | 8 | 3.01 |
| Largemouth bass | Standard gill nets | 1.33 | 8 | 0.95 |
| Walleye | Standard gill nets | 0.50 | 3 | 4.46 |
| White sucker | Standard gill nets | 0.33 | 2 | 1.96 |
Catch per net (CPUE) is the DNR survey's count per gill net or trap net set; higher means more of that species were sampled, not a fishing forecast. Top species per gear shown; where we have no verified common name for a DNR code, the code itself is shown.
Clear Lake is a 132-acre lake located in northwest Itasca County one mile north of Wirt, MN. An Itasca County administered access is located off County Road 31 on the eastern shore with parking for two vehicles along the shoulder of the road. Clear Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet and 39% of the lake is 15 feet or less. Water chemistry analysis indicates low to moderate hardness and fertility. The lake's water is fairly clear resulting in visibility to 11 feet. The depth of water at which oxygen levels limit fish presence has varied between 18 and 23 feet in mid-summer. Other area lakes with similar habitat include Dead Horse, Trestle, McCarthy and Shamrock. The 2017 survey was the eighth survey of the fish community since 1960. This survey was conducted to monitor the fish community for changes in species composition, abundance, size structure and growth. The gamefish species that are best suited for the lake are Northern Pike, Bluegill and Largemouth Bass. The 2009 management plan indicated Northern Pike were the primary management species due to the population having low density and above average size distribution. Bluegill were a secondary management species due to their population having moderate density, while Black Crappie were a secondary management species due to angler interest. Additionally, Walleye were a secondary management species due to angler interest and because Walleye are being stocked. The Northern Pike population has low density, good size distribution and average growth. The gill-net catch (1.3/net) was below average for the lake and for lakes with similar habitat. Lengths ranged from 18 to 26 inches, with an average of 23 inches. The proportion sampled greater than 21 inches was above average for the second consecutive survey; however, pike greater than 28 inches have only been sampled in 3 surveys. Ages ranged from 3 to 6, with age 6 most common. Growth was similar to average, resulting in pike taking four years to exceed 21 inches. Neascus (Black spot), a small parasite that encysts and produces black pigmentation around it, was observed on 74% of pike examined the past four surveys and likely reduces angler interest. Although unsightly, filets are safe to consume if well cooked. Due to the lake's small size it is recommended that anglers release fish over 26 inches. The Walleye population has low density, larger individuals and below average growth. The gill-net catch (0.5/net) was below average for the lake and for lakes with similar habitat for the second consecutive survey. Declines in the number of Walleye in recent…
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