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type: compare
title: "Lake Hanska vs Clear Lake"
county: "Brown"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/lake-hanska-vs-clear-lake
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# Lake Hanska vs Clear Lake

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

| | [Lake Hanska](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/lake-hanska) | [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/clear-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 59/100 | 48/100 |
| Nearest town | Hanska | New Ulm |
| Surface area | 1,795 acres | 252 acres |
| Max depth | 16 ft | 8 ft |
| Shoreline | 21.3 mi | 3 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.7 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Public access | 3 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 16 | 12 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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