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Clear Lake Thurston County

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Clear Lake is a large freshwater lake located in Thurston County, Washington. At an elevation of 543 ft. and 180.7 acres, it's home to several species of fish, including kokanee, green sunfish, rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Clear Lake provides good shoreline access and a boat launch.

Stocked Fish: Rainbow
Lake Size: 180.7 acres
Elevation: 543 ft.
Boat Launch: Yes (1)
Clear Lake
WDFW Access: Yes
Shoreline Access: Good

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Clear Lake Stocking Reports

Clear Lake has been historically stocked with rainbow. The largest rainbow ever stocked is 1 lbs. This year so far, there has been 6 stockings of rainbow at an average of 0.48 lbs. In the past, Clear Lake stocked tens of thousands of rainbow averaging 0.44 lbs.

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Clear Lake Map

Clear Lake Fish Species

Clear Lake provides excellent opportunities for kokanee and rainbow trout. There is also a chance to catch green sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass throughout the year.

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Clear Lake Fishing Reports

An modestly traveled lake, there has been some successful reports by anglers at Clear Lake over the past few years.

Anglers reported the most success with rainbow trout.

A list of the best bait to use for stocked rainbow trout.

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Clear Lake - Rainbow Trout Fishing Tips

At Clear Lake, the best time for catching rainbow trout is morning. Anglers also reported success with rainbow trout around afternoon. Popular baits used include worms and power bait for rainbow trout. Trolling and bottom fishing from boat are the common and successful methods used at Clear Lake to catch rainbow trout.

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Clear Lake Pictures & Media

Image of Clear Lake

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Nearby Lakes Similar to Clear Lake

There are a number of similar sized lakes relatively close to Clear Lake, including Harts Lake, Lake Lawrence, Silver Lake, Rapjohn Lake and Ohop Lake.

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