---
type: lake
name: "Clear Lake"
county: "Jackson"
nearest_town: "Jackson"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 434
max_depth_ft: 9
latitude: 43.62669
longitude: -95.08417
lake_score: 47
dnr_lake_id: "32002200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/clear-lake
---

# Clear Lake

Lake in Jackson County, Minnesota, near Jackson

- **Surface Area**: 434 acres
- **Max Depth**: 9 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 2.6 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 47/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Clear Lake is a 434-acre lake near Jackson in Jackson County, Minnesota. It reaches 9 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 2.6 feet, so expect stained or algae-tinted water in summer.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 15 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to yellow bass, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR and county. The lake is listed as infested with bighead carp and silver carp — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR, county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 15
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **yellow bass**: daily limit 100, no possession limit, no closed season.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum, Green Sunfish, Yellow Bass, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

bighead carp, silver carp. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Loon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/loon-lake) - 6.4 miles, 708 acres
- [Rush Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/rush-lake) - 6.6 miles, 243 acres
- [Pearl Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/pearl-lake) - 7 miles, 117 acres
- [Little Spirit Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/little-spirit-lake) - 8.4 miles, 624 acres
- [Lake Independence](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/lake-independence) - 9.6 miles, 99 acres
- [Heron Lake (South Heron)](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/heron-lake-south-heron) - 9.7 miles, 2,641 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.62669,-95.08417)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=32002200)
- [All lakes in Jackson County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/jackson-county/clear-lake)*