Clear Lake fishing

Clear Lake fishing lists Yellow Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie on a natural lake, outside the stocking reports. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and dawn, dusk, and night for Black Crappie.

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Last stocked
Not in these reports
Plants on record
0
Species recorded
3
Surface acres
3,684

Fish at Clear Lake

0 stocked · 3 confirmed present

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Clear Lake, IA
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, cleaning station, dock

Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lists hard-surface boat ramps, a fishing jetty, accessible pier, fish cleaning station, camping, and boat rental. Management notes name McIntosh Woods State Park ramps (replaced 2017) and Ventura Access ramp extensions.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Iowa Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

North Prairie Lake 65.1 mi last stocked April 25, 2026 Sand Lake 79.3 mi last stocked April 24, 2026 Terra Lake 102.9 mi last stocked March 16, 2026 Noelridge Park Pond 116.8 mi last stocked March 21, 2026 Ely Pond 126.4 mi last stocked March 21, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Clear Lake?

Yellow Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

How do you get on Clear Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Clear Lake, IA. Facilities include restrooms, camping, cleaning station, and dock. Iowa DNR Fish Iowa lists hard-surface boat ramps, a fishing jetty, accessible pier, fish cleaning station, camping, and boat rental. Management notes name McIntosh Woods State Park ramps (replaced 2017) and Ventura Access ramp extensions.

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