Clearwater Lake
About Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake is a 640-acre lake near Silver Rapids in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 46 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 7.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12.9 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 4 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Clearwater Lake
- 640 acres, up to 46 feet deep, near Silver Rapids
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Average water clarity around 12.9 feet — very clear
- Camping close to the water
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 640 acres
- Max depth
- 46 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 12.9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 173 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- Camping (4 mapped)
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Quiet paddling
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
4 campgrounds are mapped on or near Clearwater Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Silver Rapids. It covers 640 acres and reaches 46 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Clearwater Lake?
Clearwater Lake covers 640 acres with about 7.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 46 feet.
What fish can you catch at Clearwater Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Clearwater Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Clearwater Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Clearwater Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Clearwater Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Can you camp at Clearwater Lake?
Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.