Pyramid State Park - Clear Lake
Location 12 acres
Fishing Outlook
Redear Sunfish
Average
No Redear over 9" have been collected during electrofishing surveys. However, several in the 8" to 8.5" range have been collected.
Channel Catfish
Good
Given the small size of Clear Lake, it is unlikely that Channel Catfish recruit naturally. Therefore, Channel Catfish have been stocked annually since 2020 and several have been collected during surveys. Abundance and size structure should continue to improve as older age classes become established.
Black Crappie
Average
Given the deep, clear water conditions in Clear Lake, collecting a representative sample of the crappie population has been a challenge. Thus, limited data has been collected.
Largemouth Bass
Fair
Largemouth Bass are highly abundant in the 10-12" range, although a small proportion of bass break out of the bottleneck and grow to larger sizes. Low relative weights among smaller bass (<12") suggest stunted growth.
Bluegill
Good
Bluegill over 8" are present and should provide good angling opportunities.
| 2025 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 216 |
| 2024 | Channel Catfish | NonVulnerable (8 - 10") | 180 |
Contact
618-357-2574
Description
Clear Lake is a 12-acre strip mine lake with deep, clear water and abundant aquatic vegetation near shore. There is a gravel boat launch and dock, in addition to camping areas adjacent to the lake.Fishery History
Fish population surveys have been conducted at Clear Lake in 2022 and 2025. Largemouth Bass are mostly small and abundant, with a few larger bass present. Bluegill over 8 inches are present and should provide quality angling opportunities. Black Crappie are also present but limited data has been collected on the population. Channel Catfish are stocked annually and angler reports suggest a good fishery for catfish.Site Regulations
There is no motor horsepower limit at Pyramid, however all boats must be operated at no-wake speed.
Fishing is allowed year-round at Clear Lake.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing; bow fishing is allowed
- Bluegill or Redear Sunfish: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit (statewide regulation)
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 25 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory Page