Clear
Sherburne County, Minnesota — DOW #71015300
31 Surveys
112.59
Acres
30 ft
Max Depth
15 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.07 lb | 5 |
| 2009-07-06 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 21.5 | 0.19 lb | 28 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Survey seining | 10.0 | — | 30 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 5.18 lb | 6 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 3.53 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 4.8 – 12.5 | 1.97 lb | 18 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.30 lb | 1 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard electrofishing | 1.2 | — | 3.25 lb | 1 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 8.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 1.17 lb | 35 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.31 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.0 | 4.00 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard electrofishing | 19.7 | — | 2.01 lb | 17 |
| 2009-07-06 | Survey seining | 6.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 18 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.8 | 5.29 lb | 1 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard electrofishing | 2.3 | — | 0.36 lb | 2 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.29 lb | 3 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 0.29 lb | 19 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 4.8 | 0.75 lb | 1 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Survey seining | 3.0 | — | — | 9 |
| 2009-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 1.30 lb | 4 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Survey seining | 5.0 | — | 15 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.38 lb | 3 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 147.0 (above normal) | 8.3 – 50.1 | 0.21 lb | 441 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.16 lb | 4 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 0.35 lb | 1 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 24.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.3 | 0.29 lb | 48 |
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 78.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.29 lb | 236 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.3 | 0.30 lb | 1 |
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★ 4.5Tales & Trails Sports Shop
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★ 4.2Tractor Supply Co.
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Clear. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Clear
- Weather forecast for Clear — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.4465°N, 94.0450°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.