The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clearwater Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · about 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Clearwater Lake
In Cook County, Minnesota, Clearwater Lake covers about 1,220 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.7 miles with roughly 15.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,660 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Grand Marais lies about 22 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 1,220 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15.5 miles
- End to end
- About 5.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,660 ft
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Clearwater Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:05 am · sunset 4:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clearwater Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 22 mi south
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Questions about Clearwater Lake
What fish are in Clearwater Lake?
Lakes like Clearwater Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Clearwater Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Clearwater Lake?
About 1,220 acres, with about 15.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clearwater Lake?
Grand Marais is about 22 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Clearwater Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Clearwater Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
