---
type: lake
name: "Del Clark Lake"
county: "Yellow Medicine"
nearest_town: "Canby"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 156
max_depth_ft: 30
latitude: 44.69228
longitude: -96.29358
lake_score: 60
dnr_lake_id: "87018000"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/del-clark-lake
---

# Del Clark Lake

Lake in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, near Canby

- **Surface Area**: 156 acres
- **Max Depth**: 30 ft
- **Average Depth**: 13 ft
- **Shoreline**: 4.4 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 6.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 60/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Del Clark Lake is a 156-acre lake near Canby in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 13 feet, and has roughly 4.4 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 6.4 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black 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). Stonehill Regional Park Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Not recorded
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2025
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Stonehill Regional Park Campground

## Fish Species

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

## Nearby Lakes

- [Steep Bank Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/steep-bank-lake) - 10.7 miles, 199 acres
- [Oak Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/oak-lake) - 11 miles, 108 acres
- [Perch Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/perch-lake) - 12.4 miles, 246 acres
- [Popowski Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/popowski-lake) - 12.6 miles, 143 acres
- [Hawksnest Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/hawksnest-lake) - 15.5 miles, 299 acres
- [Hendricks Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/lincoln-county/hendricks-lake) - 16.5 miles, 1,522 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.69228,-96.29358)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=87018000)
- [All lakes in Yellow Medicine County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/yellow-medicine-county/del-clark-lake)*