---
type: lake
name: "Clear Lake"
county: "Le Sueur"
nearest_town: "Lexington (Le Sueur)"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 279
max_depth_ft: 18
latitude: 44.43714
longitude: -93.69739
lake_score: 57
dnr_lake_id: "40007900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/clear-lake
---

# Clear Lake

Lake in Le Sueur County, Minnesota, near Lexington (Le Sueur)

- **Surface Area**: 279 acres
- **Max Depth**: 18 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.9 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 4.2 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 57/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Clear Lake is a 279-acre lake near Lexington (Le Sueur) in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It reaches 18 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 4.2 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Clear Lake Park and Winjum's Shady Acres are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2024
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Clear Lake Park
- Winjum's Shady Acres

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Freshwater Drum, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Greenleaf Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/greenleaf-lake) - 4.4 miles, 302 acres
- [Lake Volney](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/lake-volney) - 5.5 miles, 269 acres
- [Lake Pepin](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/lake-pepin) - 5.7 miles, 403 acres
- [Gorman Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/gorman-lake) - 6.8 miles, 521 acres
- [Dora Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/dora-lake) - 8 miles, 733 acres
- [Sabre Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county/sabre-lake) - 9.6 miles, 258 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.43714,-93.69739)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=40007900)
- [All lakes in Le Sueur County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/le-sueur-county)

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