Clear Lake

Clear Lake near 46.3026, -92.8807 is a lake in Pine County, Minnesota. Clear Lake covers about 26.3 acres.

What to Expect at Clear Lake

Clear Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Clear Lake

Fish reported from Clear Lake include black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Clear Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Clear Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Clear Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Clear Lake

On a first trip to Clear Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Clear Lake

Spring at Clear Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Clear Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.