Clear Lake is the name of a natural spring fed body of water located in
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa near
Clear Lake, Iowa. It is approximately in size. It is a popular fishing destination, with
walleye,
bullhead,
yellow bass and
channel catfish. People from
Des Moines and
Minneapolis–Saint Paul have had homes on the shores of the lake since the 1870s. The average depth is and the maximum depth is , in the dredged area of the west end. The lake has of shoreline. As of 2004, the lake has seen major efforts undergone to restore its natural clarity, including filtration systems, dredging, and education of local farmers to reduce toxic pesticides from entering the lake. Clear Lake has been named the "Best Iowa Lake Town" by
The Des Moines Register and "A Top Vacation Spot" by
Midwest Living magazine.