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type: compare
title: "Sleepy Eye Lake vs Clear Lake"
county: "Brown"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/sleepy-eye-lake-vs-clear-lake
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# Sleepy Eye Lake vs Clear Lake

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

| | [Sleepy Eye Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/sleepy-eye-lake) | [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/clear-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 68/100 | 48/100 |
| Nearest town | Sleepy Eye | New Ulm |
| Surface area | 241 acres | 252 acres |
| Max depth | 21 ft | 8 ft |
| Shoreline | 4.3 mi | 3 mi |
| Water clarity | 3.7 ft | 1.8 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 10 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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