Clear
Crow Wing County, Minnesota — DOW #18036400
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Clear.
Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.07 lb | 2 |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 7.3 | — | — | 29 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.16 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.21 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.17 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 14.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.20 lb | 43 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.9 | — | — | 39 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.10 lb | 6 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.20 lb | 19 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.12 lb | 8 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.11 lb | 18 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 15.7 | — | — | 47 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.3 | 0.18 lb | 8 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 13.8 | 0.19 lb | 7 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 11.6 | — | 13 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 28.8 | — | 230 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 13.7 | — | 41 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 42.7 | — | 32 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 46.7 | — | 140 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | — | 4 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.74 lb | 6 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.35 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.71 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 18 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.22 lb | 8 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.50 lb | 6 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.8 | — | — | 6 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.8 | — | — | 2 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.18 lb | 30 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.7 (above normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.47 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.22 lb | 9 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.56 lb | 9 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.26 lb | 14 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.22 lb | 18 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.32 lb | 8 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.32 lb | 48 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.7 – 4.4 | 0.57 lb | 7 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.7 | 0.22 lb | 18 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.53 lb | 23 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 1.00 lb | 4 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 12.4 (above normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 1.90 lb | 62 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.03 lb | 4 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.7 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 5.00 lb | 11 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 0.96 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.26 lb | 21 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 9.8 (above normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 1.93 lb | 59 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.79 lb | 3 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.84 lb | 7 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 1.81 lb | 90 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.21 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.2 – 8.7 | 2.33 lb | 51 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 1.74 lb | 2 |
Logperch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 18.5 | — | 74 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 4.5 | — | 18 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | 4 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 8.3 | — | 25 |
BKF
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 24 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 10.0 | — | 10 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 24.9 | — | 28 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 15.3 | — | 122 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 22.7 | — | 17 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 18.0 | — | 54 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 3.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 12 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 12.3 | — | 0.24 lb | 74 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.14 lb | 10 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 13.3 | — | — | 15 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.0 | — | 0.28 lb | 81 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 7.1 | — | — | 57 |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | — | 5 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 3.00 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.5 | — | 0.23 lb | 10 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.22 lb | 4 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 11.2 | — | 0.31 lb | 101 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | — | 3 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 6.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 30 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 8.1 | — | 0.25 lb | 73 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.40 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 | — | 0.22 lb | 52 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 12 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.16 lb | 11 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.84 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.70 lb | 12 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.83 lb | 6 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 4 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.12 lb | 4 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard electrofishing | 31.2 | — | 1.62 lb | 26 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.82 lb | 11 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 1.31 lb | 4 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 6.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.7 | — | — | 5 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.15 lb | 6 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Special electrofishing | 131.7 | — | 0.73 lb | 129 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.05 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.13 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard electrofishing | 92.2 | — | 1.11 lb | 69 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.7 | 1.32 lb | 9 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.5 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 15.8 | — | — | 63 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 10.5 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.12 lb | 42 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 26.3 | — | — | 105 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 48.8 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.07 lb | 293 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 30.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.11 lb | 123 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.25 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 27.6 | — | — | 31 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 20.6 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.17 lb | 185 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 70.4 | — | — | 563 |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 41.0 | — | — | 41 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 | — | 0.14 lb | 5 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 24.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.12 lb | 99 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 6 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 17.6 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.14 lb | 158 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 64.0 | — | — | 48 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 23.3 | — | — | 70 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 33.2 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.13 lb | 166 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 8 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 33.0 | — | — | 99 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 67.3 (above normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.05 lb | 606 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 | — | 0.11 lb | 14 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 19.4 (normal) | 7.7 – 43.4 | 0.11 lb | 175 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 2.49 lb | 9 |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.13 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 3.41 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 3.28 lb | 8 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.68 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 2.40 lb | 12 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard electrofishing | 3.6 | — | 2.69 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 2.96 lb | 13 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.12 lb | 1 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 6.70 lb | 1 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
| 2004-06-28 | Special electrofishing | 25.5 | — | 0.31 lb | 25 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 3.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 3.79 lb | 19 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard electrofishing | 10.7 | — | 0.99 lb | 8 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (above normal) | 1.0 – 5.0 | 4.21 lb | 41 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.50 lb | 5 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Survey seining | 0.5 | — | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.8 | — | 3 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | 12 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.7 | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 30.7 | — | 23 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 3 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.51 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.22 lb | 19 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 6.0 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.23 lb | 18 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.40 lb | 64 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 28.8 (above normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.17 lb | 115 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.52 lb | 3 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.3 – 10.4 | 0.84 lb | 38 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.56 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.61 lb | 4 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.56 lb | 12 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.7 | 0.11 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 1.25 lb | 7 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 2.38 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.03 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.67 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.66 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.19 lb | 1 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.2 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1995-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.99 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 9.81 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 4.29 lb | 7 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 6.38 lb | 2 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.35 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 5.10 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.3 | 2.48 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 3.89 lb | 4 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 7.12 lb | 2 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.04 lb | 2 |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.0 | — | — | 5 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 23.1 | — | — | 26 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.17 lb | 2 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.18 lb | 7 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.3 | — | — | 4 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.10 lb | 10 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.6 – 2.0 | 0.06 lb | 14 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2004-06-28 | Special electrofishing | 1.0 | — | 1.13 lb | 1 |
SFS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 1.5 | — | 6 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.26 lb | 6 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 0.9 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.33 lb | 21 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | — | 1 |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.0 | — | — | 2 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.14 lb | 2 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.25 lb | 10 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.4 – 5.9 | 0.39 lb | 2 |
Brook Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 9.5 | — | 38 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 1.50 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 1.38 lb | 4 |
| 2023-06-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.67 lb | 17 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 0.40 lb | 2 |
| 2022-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.60 lb | 11 |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.30 lb | 2 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.93 lb | 3 |
| 2004-06-28 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.0 | 1.03 lb | 2 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.3 | 0.96 lb | 2 |
LED
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | 15-ft beach seine | 11.0 | — | 11 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 7.1 | — | 8 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.3 | — | 34 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 3 |
Common Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.9 | — | — | 23 |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.6 | — | — | 4 |
| 1990-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 13.3 | — | — | 40 |
| 2016-07-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.06 lb | 1 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.5 | — | 5 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 1 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | Backpack electrofishing | 17.8 | — | 20 |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 4.8 | — | 38 |
| 2022-08-25 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.0 | — | 3 |
| 2022-08-25 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.0 | — | 3 |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 5.3 | — | 16 |
BNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.1 | — | 1 |
Mimic Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2023-06-12 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.1 | — | 9 |
Mottled Sculpin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2022-08-25 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.3 | — | 1 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
| 1974-07-15 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.5 | 2.65 lb | 2 |
SHI
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
| 2004-06-28 | Survey seining | 7.0 | — | 21 |
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Clear. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Other Lakes in Crow Wing County
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026.
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