Mazonia 10 - Clear Lake
Info / Grundy County
Family Friendly
No
Handicap Access
No
Boat Fishing
Yes - Carry-in only and trolling motors only
Boat Ramps
No
Boat Rentals
No
Camping
No
Picnicking
No
Skiing
No
Swimming
No
Trout Stocking
No
Zebra Mussels
None
Location 29 acres
Fishing Outlook
Largemouth Bass
Good
The 2014 survey indicated a population that exhibits somewhat of a bottle-neck of bass between 10” and 14”, and this grouping comprised nearly 70% of the total number of bass collected. The average size fish measured 9.4” with the largest bass collected just over 20”. This could be characterized as an “action” fishery with the potential of catching a trophy.
Bluegill
Excellent
Clear Lake supports the best Bluegill fishery in the Main Unit. Fish collected in the 2014 averaged nearly 6” with many collected over 8”; the largest topping 9.5”.
Yellow Bullhead
Good
Yellow Bullheads have been fairly prominent in most surveys and are also an underutilized resource.
Crappie spp.
Poor
Very few crappie have ever been collected from Clear Lake, but it is likely to support a small population. That fishery would not be considered noteworthy.
Redear Sunfish
Very Good
This species has successfully recruited following their introduction and in 2014 and several quality fish were collected. The average size Redear Sunfish collected measured 9.6” with the largest fish collected approaching 0.9 lbs.
Channel Catfish
Fair
Channel Catfish have been collected in low numbers from Clear Lake and the fishery could be considered fair at best.
Common Carp
Good
Carp are present with larger fish fairly common. Those collected in 2014 averaged close to 5 lbs.
Contact
815-237-0063
Description
Clear Lake is located at the southern end of the Mazonia North Unit, and at 29.5 surface acres, is one of the larger lakes within the complex. Clear Lake is also somewhat remote, which tends to decrease angling pressure. Under normal water level conditions, Clear Lake is isolated from other lakes. Shoreline angling opportunities are extremely limited. Boat fishing is by walk-in only, and as such Clear Lake has become popular with canoeists, kayakers and belly-boaters. It is also a destination point for ice fishermen. Clear Lake is closed to fishing during upland game and waterfowl season. Following the completion of the hunting seasons, it reopens for ice fishing dependent upon ice conditions. During winter, only one entrance might be open due to road conditions.Fishery History
Due to the extremely poor access, Clear Lake can only be surveyed when suitable conditions prevail. Just such an opportunity occurred in 2014. Fish stocking has included Channel Catfish and Redear Sunfish.Site Regulations
Clear Lake has a trolling motor only regulation. Swimming is prohibited. Fishing is closed 10 days prior to the opening of the Central Zone Duck Season and reopens after the season ends. During Upland Game Season, the North Unit is open Wednesdays - Sundays (sunrise to 4:00 P.M) and closed Mondays and Tuesdays. After Upland Game Season ends, the North Unit is open 7-days a week.
Site-Specific Fishing Regulations:
- Recreational Use Restriction: Waterfowl Refuge or Hunting Area (see above)
- All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only and each pole must not have more than 2 hooks or lures attached while fishing
- Channel Catfish: 6 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- Large or Smallmouth Bass: 15 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
- White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit
Additional Information
Planning to eat your catch? Fish Consumption Advisory information can be found here: Fish Consumption Advisory PageBath Map
