Clearwater
Wright County, Minnesota — DOW #86025200
131 Surveys
Special Regulations for Clearwater
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Daily limit five. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)
- Daily limit ten. (Including connected Clearwater, Grass, Augusta, Otter, and Caroline lakes)
Invasive Species Alert
Clearwater has confirmed populations of:
- Eurasian watermilfoil
- starry stonewort
- zebra mussel
Clean, drain, and dry all equipment before moving to another water body. It's the law in Minnesota.
3,186.88
Acres
73 ft
Max Depth
19.2 ft
Mean Depth
17
Fish Species
6
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.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.55 lb | 11 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 13.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.57 lb | 222 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.36 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.81 lb | 8 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 0.54 lb | 27 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 45.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.53 lb | 180 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.1 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.5 – 4.1 | 0.82 lb | 5 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.60 lb | 1 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.03 lb | 3 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.80 lb | 4 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.91 lb | 1 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.25 lb | 3 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 1.00 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.92 lb | 5 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.17 lb | 11 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 3.6 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.15 lb | 58 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.01 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.06 lb | 6 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.19 lb | 5 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.14 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 0.7 – 3.7 | 0.08 lb | 17 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 7.1 (normal) | 7.1 – 33.9 | 0.08 lb | 57 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.07 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 0.10 lb | 4 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 17.7 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.47 lb | 283 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 5.6 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.63 lb | 112 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 21.6 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.61 lb | 324 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 24.4 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.67 lb | 391 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.88 lb | 35 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.46 lb | 7 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.56 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 25.9 (above normal) | 0.6 – 6.4 | 0.52 lb | 207 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.9 – 4.8 | 0.68 lb | 60 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 3.29 lb | 80 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 1.31 lb | 10 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 6.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.36 lb | 102 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.23 lb | 240 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 2.23 lb | 15 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 3.08 lb | 26 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.0 – 7.9 | 2.72 lb | 46 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 3.73 lb | 3 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 2.82 lb | 6 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 4.57 lb | 25 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 5.23 lb | 1 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 11.88 lb | 5 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.5 | 6.00 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.0 | 1.33 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.19 lb | 7 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 81 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.22 lb | 3 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.34 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.62 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 | — | 0.29 lb | 23 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 4.2 | — | 0.25 lb | 46 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.32 lb | 112 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.40 lb | 42 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.09 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 0.25 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.7 – 3.3 | 0.38 lb | 2 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 2.4 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 2.38 lb | 39 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 2.84 lb | 10 |
| 2018-10-22 | Fall electrofishing | 9.4 | — | 1.32 lb | 9 |
| 2022-10-19 | Fall electrofishing | 8.4 | — | 1.80 lb | 15 |
| 2016-10-20 | Fall electrofishing | 24.0 | — | 0.34 lb | 31 |
| 2017-10-12 | Fall electrofishing | 7.9 | — | 1.48 lb | 11 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 2.21 lb | 40 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 1.85 lb | 45 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.25 lb | 5 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (below normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 2.12 lb | 12 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.9 | 4.00 lb | 2 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 4.0 – 9.6 | 2.42 lb | 32 |
| 2015-10-21 | Fall electrofishing | 32.1 | — | 0.51 lb | 40 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.10 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.55 lb | 2 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.45 lb | 16 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard electrofishing | 44.9 | — | 1.33 lb | 149 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.21 lb | 21 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.83 lb | 5 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.62 lb | 2 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.2 | 1.91 lb | 9 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.1 (normal) | 0.4 – 1.4 | 0.17 lb | 12 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 12.6 | — | 0.23 lb | 202 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 19.6 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.16 lb | 391 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 | — | 0.15 lb | 123 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 4.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 78 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 6.6 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.12 lb | 138 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.15 lb | 4 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 14.0 (normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.17 lb | 140 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 7.9 | — | 0.21 lb | 63 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 52.8 (above normal) | 3.7 – 42.9 | 0.14 lb | 581 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.14 lb | 12 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.18 lb | 30 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.6 | — | 0.14 lb | 39 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.24 lb | 32 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.25 lb | 38 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.34 lb | 6 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 3.5 (normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.15 lb | 35 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 | — | 0.28 lb | 11 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 1.6 – 6.9 | 0.15 lb | 94 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 2.35 lb | 2 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 3.49 lb | 34 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 2.96 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (above normal) | 0.1 – 0.2 | 2.90 lb | 7 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 4.01 lb | 17 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.1 | 5.27 lb | 7 |
Shorthead Redhorse
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.1 – 0.8 | 6.88 lb | 4 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 2.10 lb | 1 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.2 | 0.75 lb | 2 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.47 lb | 11 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.10 lb | 8 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 3.35 lb | 2 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 2.74 lb | 8 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.5 | 3.17 lb | 3 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 3.00 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-07-29 | Standard gill nets | 9.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.22 lb | 153 |
| 1985-07-29 | Standard trap nets | 3.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.23 lb | 68 |
| 2022-07-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.29 lb | 25 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.30 lb | 11 |
| 2014-07-21 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.36 lb | 3 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.11 lb | 20 |
| 1980-08-01 | Standard trap nets | 9.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.26 lb | 93 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.15 lb | 32 |
| 1991-07-30 | Standard trap nets | 2.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.7 | 0.14 lb | 25 |
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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.