Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Crappie lake, Sunfish lake

Clear Lake

Public access

Clear Lake is a 505-acre lake in Sibley County, 8 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and crappie.

Details

DNR lake ID
72008900
County
Sibley
Surface area
505 acres
Maximum depth
8 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
498 acres, 99% of the lake
Shoreline
6.4 miles
Nearest town (DNR)
St. George
Latest DNR fish survey
May 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
5, since 1977
Fish species recorded
black crappie, bluegill, green sunfish, hybrid crappie, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white crappie, yellow perch, and 6 other species
Stocked in 2019
yellow perch adults (798); yellow perch yearlings (2,145)
Stocked in 2018
northern pike adults (124); yellow perch yearlings (8,000); yellow perch adults (70)
Stocked in 2017
northern pike adults (167)
Stocking years on record
4 of the last 10 (2016 to 2019)
Clear Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, gravel ramp, 12 trailer spaces, run by Sibley County
Clear Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, concrete slab ramp, 1 dock, 6 trailer spaces, run by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Fish consumption
Follow the statewide guidelines; fish from this lake have not been tested
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
Under 15 feet
Public access
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.