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type: compare
title: "Cedar Lake vs Cleary Lake"
county: "Scott"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/cedar-lake-vs-cleary-lake
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# Cedar Lake vs Cleary Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Scott County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Cedar Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/scott-county/cedar-lake) | [Cleary Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/scott-county/cleary-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 66/100 | 55/100 |
| Nearest town | New Prague | Prior Lake |
| Surface area | 793 acres | 145 acres |
| Max depth | 13 ft | 9 ft |
| Shoreline | 7.1 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Water clarity | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft |
| Public access | 2 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 12 | 7 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Black Bullhead |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | Yes | No |
| Swim beach | Yes | Yes |
| Camping | Yes | Yes |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/cedar-lake-vs-cleary-lake)*