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Clearwater Lake

Lake-specific eating advicePublic access

Clearwater Lake is a 1,344-acre lake in Cook County, 130 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, smallmouth bass and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
16013900
County
Cook
Surface area
1,344 acres
Maximum depth
130 feet
Mean depth
42 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
260 acres, 19% of the lake
Shoreline
18.5 miles
Average water clarity
27.3 feet (Secchi disk, 10 readings)
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
15, since 1982
Fish species recorded
green sunfish, lake trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Clearwater Lake Public Water Access Site
trailer launch, natural ramp, run by Cook County
Eating advice, general populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/week
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
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.

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