Clearwater Lake near 47.3934, -93.4728 is a lake in Itasca County, Minnesota. Clearwater Lake covers about 76.1 acres, reaches a recorded 36 feet and holds about 806 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Clearwater Lake
Clearwater 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 Clearwater Lake
Fish reported from Clearwater Lake include bluegill, brown bullhead, golden redhorse, green sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, and white sucker.
Sunfish
For panfish at Clearwater Lake, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Clearwater Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Clearwater Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Clearwater Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Clearwater Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Clearwater Lake
On a first trip to Clearwater 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 Clearwater Lake
Spring at Clearwater 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 Clearwater Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.