Clearwater
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16013900
69 Surveys
1,344.33
Acres
130 ft
Max Depth
42 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Clearwater. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Deep gill nets | 5.1 | — | 3.77 lb | 51 |
| 1999-07-20 | Shallow gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.97 lb | 4 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.69 lb | 5 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.65 lb | 32 |
| 2020-08-03 | Deep gill nets | 4.9 | — | 2.53 lb | 49 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 0.2 | — | 1.47 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Deep gill nets | 4.6 | — | 1.62 lb | 46 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 1.19 lb | 5 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.83 lb | 49 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 1.07 lb | 10 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Shallow gill nets | 2.8 | — | 0.16 lb | 17 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 14.5 | — | 0.25 lb | 87 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 6.0 | — | 0.21 lb | 36 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.3 | 0.43 lb | 1 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 6 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Shallow gill nets | 11.5 | — | 0.56 lb | 69 |
| 1999-07-20 | Deep gill nets | 10.5 | — | 0.72 lb | 105 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.70 lb | 87 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.77 lb | 93 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 11.2 | — | 0.57 lb | 67 |
| 2005-07-18 | Deep gill nets | 9.2 | — | 0.71 lb | 92 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 12.6 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.73 lb | 252 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 (normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.65 lb | 69 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 2.57 lb | 14 |
| 1999-07-20 | Deep gill nets | 0.5 | — | 2.84 lb | 5 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.2 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.59 lb | 42 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 0.71 lb | 18 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 2.36 lb | 3 |
| 2020-08-03 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 5.08 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 2.75 lb | 14 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.44 lb | 4 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.90 lb | 25 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.25 lb | 7 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 2.32 lb | 22 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.4 | 1.21 lb | 6 |
Burbot
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Deep gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.68 lb | 3 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.17 lb | 3 |
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.12 lb | 8 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 0.3 | — | 2.06 lb | 2 |
| 2020-08-03 | Deep gill nets | 0.7 | — | 2.47 lb | 7 |
| 2005-07-18 | Deep gill nets | 1.0 | — | 2.31 lb | 10 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.31 lb | 3 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.11 lb | 11 |
Smallmouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-07-20 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.78 lb | 8 |
| 1999-07-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 1.08 lb | 9 |
| 1984-08-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.28 lb | 8 |
| 2020-08-03 | Deep gill nets | 0.1 | — | 2.15 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 1.5 | — | 1.22 lb | 9 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.36 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.27 lb | 6 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.50 lb | 14 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.25 lb | 24 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.2 | 0.88 lb | 13 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.6 – 3.5 | 0.33 lb | 13 |
| 2014-06-26 | Open-water angling | 30.5 | — | 0.50 lb | 61 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-08-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 3.88 lb | 2 |
| 1982-08-02 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 6.25 lb | 1 |
LNS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-06-24 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 4.71 lb | 7 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 4.25 lb | 2 |
CIS
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-03 | Deep gill nets | 5.2 | — | 0.91 lb | 52 |
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 6.7 | — | 0.85 lb | 40 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-03 | Shallow gill nets | 1.3 | — | 0.09 lb | 8 |
| 2005-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.8 | 0.10 lb | 5 |
| 2005-07-18 | Shallow gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.8 | 0.11 lb | 5 |
| 1988-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 2.5 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Clearwater. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Clearwater
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- 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.