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
Crow Wing County, Minnesota · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake spreads over about 800 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 2.5 miles with roughly 7.6 miles of shoreline. At about 1,250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Crosby is about 5.3 miles north. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 57 miles away.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,250 ft
- County
- Crow Wing County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: 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. With the surface at 44°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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 7:14 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clearwater Lake
- Crosbyabout 5.3 mi north
- Aitkinabout 12 mi northeast
- Brainerdabout 13 mi west
- Vinelandabout 17 mi southeast
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 57 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 800 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clearwater Lake?
Crosby is about 5.3 miles north; Aitkin is about 12 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Clearwater Lake today?
The surface was about 44°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.
