---
type: lake
name: "Clear Lake"
county: "Sibley"
nearest_town: "Saint George"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 505
max_depth_ft: 8
latitude: 44.45593
longitude: -94.51564
lake_score: 59
dnr_lake_id: "72008900"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/sibley-county/clear-lake
---

# Clear Lake

Lake in Sibley County, Minnesota, near Saint George

- **Surface Area**: 505 acres
- **Max Depth**: 8 ft
- **Shoreline**: 6.4 miles
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 59/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Clear Lake is a 505-acre lake near Saint George in Sibley County, Minnesota. It reaches 8 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.4 miles of shoreline.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. 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 2025.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the county and Minnesota DNR. Clear Lake Park is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

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

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 12
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Clear Lake Park

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Bigmouth Buffalo, Black Bullhead, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Clear Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/clear-lake) - 13.6 miles, 252 acres
- [Sleepy Eye Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/brown-county/sleepy-eye-lake) - 14.7 miles, 241 acres
- [Round Grove Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/mcleod-county/round-grove-lake) - 17.6 miles, 296 acres
- [High Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/sibley-county/high-island-lake) - 21 miles, 1,340 acres
- [Schilling Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/sibley-county/schilling-lake) - 22.4 miles, 763 acres
- [Preston Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/renville-county/preston-lake) - 22.6 miles, 655 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.45593,-94.51564)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=72008900)
- [All lakes in Sibley County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/sibley-county)

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