Clear Lake (Iowa)
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Clear Lake | |
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Location | Cerro Gordo County, Iowa |
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Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 3,684 acres (15 km²) |
Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
Max. depth | 19 ft (5.8 m) |
Shore length1 | 13.6 mi (21.9 km) |
Surface elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. |
For the town, see Clear Lake, Iowa.
Clear Lake is the name of a natural body of water located in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately 3,684 acres (15 km²) in size. It is a popular fishing destintion, with walleye, bullhead, yellow bass and channel catfish. The average depth is 10 feet (3 m) and the maximum depth is 19 feet (6 m). The lake has 13.6 mi (22 km) of shoreline. Clear Lake State Park is located on the shores of the lake.