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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clearwater Lake
Wright County, Minnesota · about 3,000 acres (4.7 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Clearwater Lake
In Wright County, Minnesota, Clearwater Lake covers about 3,000 acres.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 17 miles. At about 990 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Annandale lies about 1.7 miles to the south. The closest city is Saint Cloud, about 16 miles away.
- Size
- About 3,000 acres (4.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 990 ft
- County
- Wright County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 47°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
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
- 7
6 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 7:12 am · sunset 4:48 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clearwater Lake
- Annandaleabout 1.7 mi south
- Maple Lakeabout 5.3 mi southeast
- Clearwaterabout 7.1 mi northeast
- Saint Augustaabout 9.5 mi north
- Saint Cloudnearest city, about 16 mi north
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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, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. 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 3,000 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clearwater Lake?
Annandale is about 1.7 miles south; Maple Lake is about 5.3 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Clearwater Lake today?
The surface was about 47°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.
