Lakes in Clay County, Minnesota
4 lakes in Clay County, ranked by Lake Score.
Clay County has 4 lakes in this directory covering about 675 acres of water. The largest is Tilde Lake at 248 acres, and the deepest on record is Silver Lake at 39 feet. 4 have a public boat launch.
The fish most often recorded in DNR surveys here are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and black crappie.
Lee Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreClay · Hawley158 acres
Fifteen Lake
57 out of 100 Lake ScoreClay · Hawley154 acres
Silver Lake
56 out of 100 Lake ScoreClay · Hawley115 acres
Tilde Lake
44 out of 100 Lake ScoreClay · Hitterdal248 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many lakes are in Clay County, Minnesota?
This directory lists 4 lakes in Clay County — those of roughly 100 acres or more (plus smaller lakes with public access and a fishery) in the Minnesota DNR's LakeFinder records. The county has more small, unnamed and private basins that are not listed.
What is the largest lake in Clay County?
Tilde Lake is the largest at 248 acres, near Hitterdal.
What is the deepest lake in Clay County?
Silver Lake has the greatest recorded depth at 39 feet.
What fish can you catch in Clay County lakes?
DNR surveys most often record walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, and black crappie in Clay County lakes. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older.