Clear Lake (Brown County, Minnesota) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clear Lake
Clear Lake Location in Minnesota
Location	Brown County, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates	44°15′34″N 094°31′14″W / 44.25944°N 94.52056°W / 44.25944; -94.52056
Type	Natural
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	335 acres (1,360,000 m2)
Max. depth	7 feet (2.1 m)
Settlements	North Cottonwood, Township

Clear Lake is a natural lake located in North Cottonwood Township, within Brown County, Minnesota, in the United States. It is a special place because it is a protected public lake, which means everyone can enjoy its natural beauty and activities.

Discover Clear Lake: A Fun Fishing Spot

Clear Lake is well-known as a great spot for sport fishing. Sport fishing is a popular outdoor activity where people try to catch fish for fun or competition. It's different from fishing for food.

Fish in the Lake

To make sure there are always plenty of fish for anglers, Clear Lake has been stocked with "fingerlings." Fingerlings are very young fish, about the size of a finger. They are raised in special fish farms called fisheries and then released into lakes. This helps keep the fish population healthy and strong.

Clear Lake on TV

In 2019, Clear Lake even became a bit of a TV star! It was featured on a television show called "Fishing the Midwest." This show often highlights great fishing locations and shares tips for catching fish. Being on TV helped show more people how wonderful Clear Lake is for fishing.

Where is Clear Lake?

Clear Lake is found in the beautiful state of Minnesota. It's specifically located in Brown County, which is in the southern part of the state. The lake covers an area of about 335 acres, which is roughly the size of 250 football fields! At its deepest point, the lake is about 7 feet deep.