Clear Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Thursday, Oct 01 2026
Water Temperature (F): 66.0 Ramp Condition: Useable The lake is 1 inch above crest. Black Crappie - Slow: Anglers are catching crappie off the docks with small jigs around the boat hoists. Bluegill - Fair Muskellunge - Good: Fall is an excellent time to target musky. Cast baits near docks and vegetation beds. Yellow Bass - Excellent: Use small jigs, crawlers , and cut bait on the outside edges of vegetation beds. Anglers are catching all sizes of fish.
Clear Lake
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Good
Water Temperature (F): 66.0 Ramp Condition: Useable The lake is 1 inch above crest. Black Crappie - Slow: Anglers are catching crappie off the docks with small jigs around the boat hoists. Bluegill - Fair Muskellunge - Good: Fall is an excellent time to target musky. Cast baits near docks and vegetation beds. Yellow Bass - Excellent: Use small jigs, crawlers , and cut bait on the outside edges of vegetation beds. Anglers are catching all sizes of fish.
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