Minnesota Fishing Guide

Clear

Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56055900

197 Surveys
398.77
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
8
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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.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 341.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.20 lb 2048
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 168.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.24 lb 675
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — — 4
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.09 lb 1
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 12.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.41 lb 115
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 120.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.01 lb 1081
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.68 lb 4
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 1.15 lb 71
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 297.0 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.22 lb 1188
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 178.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.32 lb 1251
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.62 lb 7
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.90 lb 13
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 97.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.22 lb 582
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 88.8 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.19 lb 355
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 4.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.6 0.27 lb 39
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 31.7 — — 19
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 2.6 — — 23
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 20.3 (above normal) 0.4 – 3.1 0.92 lb 183

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.6 1.00 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 2.5 1.59 lb 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 14.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.16 lb 85
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.14 lb 48
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 1
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 2.4 — — 24
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.12 lb 3
2024-06-24 Backpack electrofishing 4.9 — — 4
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 120.1 — — 1081
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.12 lb 5
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.14 lb 31
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 41.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.10 lb 328
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.14 lb 4
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.08 lb 66
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 5.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.17 lb 37
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 52.5 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.18 lb 210
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 17.0 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.24 lb 153
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 10.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.09 lb 61
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 96.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.09 lb 385
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.19 lb 9
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 50.3 (above normal) 1.0 – 10.3 0.14 lb 453

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.04 lb 9
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.17 lb 4
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 5
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.2 — 2.04 lb 20
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.4 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.94 lb 13
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.6 — 1.97 lb 5
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.5 (normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.41 lb 28
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 12.9 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 1.95 lb 116
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 1.47 lb 13
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 2.5 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.45 lb 10
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.90 lb 2
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.6 (below normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.72 lb 23
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 6.76 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.73 lb 36
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.65 lb 2
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 6.7 (normal) 3.5 – 8.9 2.53 lb 60
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.71 lb 12

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 6.8 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.46 lb 41
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 1
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.76 lb 1
2024-06-24 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — — 2
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 2.7 – 13.5 1.22 lb 10
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 21.2 (above normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.78 lb 191
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 6.7 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.76 lb 60
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.90 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.2 (below normal) 2.7 – 13.5 1.72 lb 11
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.30 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 13.2 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.50 lb 79
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (below normal) 2.1 – 15.8 0.88 lb 9
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 3.6 (normal) 2.7 – 13.5 0.59 lb 32
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 14.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.98 lb 58
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 0.38 lb 5
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.6 — — 6
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — — 25
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2.22 lb 9
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 10.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.43 lb 92
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.24 lb 7
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.50 lb 72
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 11.0 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.63 lb 99
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 2.43 lb 6
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 15.3 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.55 lb 61
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 0.62 lb 2
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 4.4 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.67 lb 40
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 4.48 lb 7
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 11.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 2.24 lb 46
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 1.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.71 lb 8
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.3 1.89 lb 106
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.5 1.72 lb 2

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 8.0 — 0.04 lb 32
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 61.5 (above normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.03 lb 369
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 3.8 — — 3
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2024-06-24 Backpack electrofishing 11.0 — — 9
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 1.6 — — 14
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 2.8 (below normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.47 lb 25
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 (below normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.23 lb 6
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.5 — 0.38 lb 4
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.2 — 0.16 lb 65
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 34.8 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.08 lb 313
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 11.4 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.11 lb 80
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 4.8 — 0.19 lb 19
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 — 0.02 lb 5
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 49.8 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.04 lb 448
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 6.8 — 0.19 lb 27
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 67.8 (above normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.10 lb 407
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 10.8 — — 97
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.3 — 0.26 lb 12
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 14.7 (normal) 9.5 – 57.3 0.10 lb 132

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 1.5 — 0.22 lb 6
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 12.3 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.06 lb 74
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 5.1 — — 4
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 5
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.02 lb 2
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.04 lb 3
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.4 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.07 lb 13
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 30.5 — 0.22 lb 122
1982-08-16 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.21 lb 29
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.11 lb 3
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 8.8 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.05 lb 79
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 47.8 — 0.11 lb 191
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 48.2 (above normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.08 lb 289
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.5 – 6.8 0.03 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 3.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.40 lb 14
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.75 lb 2
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.79 lb 5
2006-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.60 lb 10
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.32 lb 2
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 5.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.62 lb 49
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.71 lb 7
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 3.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 1.43 lb 32
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 0.9 3.16 lb 21
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.13 lb 9
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 0.9 1.90 lb 1
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.7 2.02 lb 43

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1987-08-10 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.12 lb 9
1987-08-10 Standard trap nets 5.5 (above normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.14 lb 33
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.97 lb 2
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.31 lb 3
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.06 lb 28
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.20 lb 3
1982-08-16 Standard gill nets 0.8 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.23 lb 3
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.11 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.16 lb 16
1991-08-12 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.24 lb 8
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.33 lb 3
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 1.0 – 3.9 0.12 lb 2
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.8 – 4.0 0.38 lb 5

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 19.4 — 194
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 2.1 — 19

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — 4
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2

Spottail Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.9 — 9
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — 1
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 1.1 — 10

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 12.3 — 123
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 1.6 — 14
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 5.0 — 3
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 9.9 — 89

Fathead Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 25.4 — 254
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 108.9 — 85
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2024-06-24 Backpack electrofishing 24.5 — 20
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 3.6 — 32
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 8.3 — 5

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.66 lb 1
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.10 lb 3

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 6.7 — 67
2019-06-20 Backpack electrofishing 3.8 — 3
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 3
2024-06-24 Backpack electrofishing 15.9 — 13

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2019-06-20 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 4
2024-06-24 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.82 lb 11
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.6 1.64 lb 1
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.6 0.07 lb 2
2001-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 2.09 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.6 0.39 lb 3
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 0.80 lb 10
1991-08-12 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.4 1.20 lb 1
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1
2012-08-13 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 7
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.4 – 1.6 2.51 lb 1
2012-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.4 4.19 lb 3

Smallmouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2024-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.8 – 1.3 3.03 lb 1
2006-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.1 2.65 lb 1
2023-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.1 1.98 lb 7
2001-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.1 0.22 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 3.1 0.69 lb 8
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.8 – 1.3 0.34 lb 2
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.1 0.09 lb 1
2012-08-13 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 1

Shorthead Redhorse

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2012-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 3.91 lb 1

Depth Maps & Lake Info

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Map & Directions

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Showing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Ben's Bait Shop

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5596

★ 4.6

Carr's Lake Country Super Market

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-2550

★ 4.4

Dunham's Sports

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5708

★ 4.1

Elizabeth General Store

Elizabeth, MN

(218) 739-2132

★ 4.3

Flagman Products

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 671-2640

JK-Outdoors

Fergus Falls, MN

(218) 739-5299

★ 5

Lakeland General Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 863-5703

★ 4.8

Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis

Ottertail, MN

(218) 367-3626

★ 4

Nearby Marinas

265th St. RV & Boat Storage

Henning, MN

(218) 210-8874

★ 4.8

Advanced Docks & Lifts

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 495-2811

★ 4.3

Aqua Marine & Storage

Dent, MN

(218) 457-2325

★ 4.9

Ark & Spark

Underwood, MN

(218) 864-5969

★ 4.6

Battle Lake Boat Works

Battle Lake, MN

(218) 864-5567

★ 3.8

Delagoon Park

Fergus Falls, MN

★ 4.4

Resorts & Lodges Near Clear

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Legacy Lakeside Resort & Event Center
Fishing Resort Clitherall

(218) 321-3150
MN Tru North
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 346-5253
Paul Lake Resort
Fishing Resort Perham

(218) 234-9001
Shoreside at Rush
Fishing Resort Ottertail

(218) 234-2319

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Clear. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedSmallmouth BassWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Clear

Gene's Sport Shop
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-3355
Lock Jaw Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 640-0158
Minnesota Experience
Fishing Guide

(218) 770-8032
North Country Bowfishing
Fishing Guide
Pit Properties LLC
Fishing Guide

(218) 205-5358
RED HOOKS FISHING ADVENTURES
Red Hooks Fishing Adventures
Fishing Guide

(218) 370-9006

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Other Lakes in Otter Tail County

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.