Clear Lake (Steuben County) Fishing
An Indiana lake in Steuben County, 815 acres (NHD outline area).
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First Indiana notes on Clear Lake (Steuben County)
A lake of 815 acres (NHD outline area), Clear Lake (Steuben County) belongs to Steuben County. The handiest town is Fremont, some 5 miles off.
The DNR access layer for it holds 1 boat ramp.
Acres are the NHD outline area of the mapped lake (USGS National Hydrography Dataset via IndianaMap), not a DNR survey figure. Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026. Census 2023 places.
How the DNR lists Clear Lake (Steuben County) on its map
- Location (DNR)Pigeon River FWA
- Owner (DNR)DNR DFW, State
- DNR districtDNR fisheries district 2
- Public freshwater lakeon the Indiana list of public freshwater lakes
Nothing in this list for Clear Lake (Steuben County) is our wording; it is the DNR attribute text.
Indiana DNR public lakes layer (county, owner, fisheries district number, location text), read November 5, 2026.
The fish the DNR records for Clear Lake (Steuben County)
The DNR named these fish for Clear Lake (Steuben County) on its lake layer, access sites, stocking dashboard or record list.
Indiana DNR lake layer and Fishing Access Sites species fields, Indiana DNR fish stocking dashboard (year, month, water, species, number and average length as listed; repeat stockings summed by DNR), read November 5, 2026; Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
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| Site | Type | Recorded attributes | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake boat ramp (east) | boat ramp | concrete ramp, courtesy dock, ADA access, restrooms, no fee recorded | Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area |
Backup launches when the Clear Lake (Steuben County) lot fills
- Round Lake (Use Clear Lake Ramp)Round Lake, under a mile north
- Fish Lake boat ramp (east)Fish Lake, 4 miles west
- Marsh Lake boat rampMarsh Lake, 8 miles west
- Big Otter Lake boat rampBig Otter Lake, 9 miles west
- Little Otter (Use Big Otter Ramp)Little Otter Lake, 9 miles west
- Pigeon Lake boat rampPigeon Lake, 9 miles southwest
Indiana DNR Fishing Access Sites layer (shown on the DNR Where to Fish map; attributes as recorded, blank where not recorded), read November 5, 2026.
What can go home from Clear Lake (Steuben County)
| Species as printed | Daily limit | Size limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegill | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Redear Sunfish | 25 | no size limit |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in lakes) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in rivers and streams) | 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | No fish 12 to 15 inches may be kept, and no more than two fish over 15 inches may be kept |
| Black Bass: largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass (in Lake Michigan) | 3, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass | 14 inches |
| Yellow Bass | Unlimited | no size limit |
| White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass | 12, any combination of white bass or hybrid striped bass | No more than two fish may exceed 17 inches |
| Striped Bass | 2 | no size limit |
| Rock Bass | 25 | no size limit |
| Crappie | 25 | no size limit |
| Walleye, Walleye-Sauger Hybrid (Saugeye), Sauger | 6, any combination of walleye, walleye-sauger hybrid, and sauger | For walleye: 14 inches south of SR 26; 16 inches north of SR 26 For sauger and saugeye: No size limit |
| Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge | 1 muskellunge or 1 tiger muskellunge | 36 inches |
| Northern Pike | 3 | 24 inches; no more than one 30 inches or longer |
| Yellow Perch | Unlimited (15 only on Lake Michigan) | no size limit |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in rivers and streams) | Unlimited | 13 inches; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Catfish: Channel, Blue, Flathead (in lakes) | 10 | None; not more than one blue catfish that’s at least 35 inches, one flathead catfish at least 35 inches, and one channel catfish at least 28 inches or longer may be kept |
| Bullhead | Unlimited | no size limit |
| Shovelnose Sturgeon | Unlimited | 25 inches (fork length) |
Indiana statewide rows rule Clear Lake (Steuben County) wherever its own guide entry is silent.
- Walleye size lineWalleye taken from all public waters (lakes, rivers, and streams) south of State Road 26 must be 14 inches or longer. Walleye taken north of State Road 26 must be 16 inches in length or longer, except for: Bass Lake (Starke County) and Wolf Lake (Lake County); minimum size 14 inches Lake George (Steuben County); minimum size 15 inches Wall Lake (LaGrange County); minimum size 16 inches with a daily bag limit of two walleye There is no minimum size requirement for saugeye on all state waters, except for Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), and Sullivan Lake …
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents).
Statewide limits as printed, 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (eRegulations, linked from the Indiana DNR), read November 5, 2026. Indiana DNR license fees (license year April 1 to March 31), read November 5, 2026.
Record-book fish out of Clear Lake (Steuben County)
| Species | Weight as printed | Year | Water as listed | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 30 lb. 2 oz. | 1992 | Clear Lake | Steuben |
| Rainbow Trout | 18 lb. 8 oz. | 1988 | Clear Lake | Steuben |
Indiana DNR Indiana Record Fish Program list (keeper: Indiana DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife (Indiana Record Fish Program); angler names left off here), read November 5, 2026.
Clear Lake (Steuben County) measured against the lakes beside it
The roomiest neighbour of Clear Lake (Steuben County) is Lttle Long Lake, at 84 acres (NHD outline area).
| Lake | Distance | Size | DNR ramps | Stocking rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake (Steuben County) | this lake | 815 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Round Lake (Steuben County) | under a mile north | 34 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Lttle Long Lake | 2 miles east | 84 acres (NHD outline area) | 0 | 0 |
| Fish Lake (Steuben County) | 4 miles west | 57 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
| Crane Marsh | 6 miles west | not printed | 0 | 0 |
| Marsh Lake (Steuben County) | 7 miles west | 61 acres (NHD outline area) | 1 | 0 |
Indiana DNR lake layer, NHD outline areas, DNR Fishing Access Sites and stocking dashboard; read November 5, 2026.
Near Clear Lake (Steuben County)
Nearby water to fish after Clear Lake (Steuben County)
- Round Lake (Steuben County)under a mile north
- Lttle Long Lake2 miles east
- Fish Lake (Steuben County)4 miles west
- Crane Marsh6 miles west
- Marsh Lake (Steuben County)7 miles west
Hoosier tackle stops handy to Clear Lake (Steuben County)
- Tri-State Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 8 miles
- The Complete Fishermanbait and tackle shop, Fremont, 8 miles
- Big D's Bait and Tackle/Archerybait and tackle shop, Angola, 9 miles
- Clausen's Boat Housemarina, Angola, 10 miles
- Diamond Marine Servicesmarina, Angola, 11 miles
- Corner Landingbait and tackle shop, Angola, 11 miles
Booking an Indiana guide for Clear Lake (Steuben County)
- Monsters on the Maumee, LLCfishing guide, (419) 966-1120
- Voirol Chartersfishing guide, (574) 377-8892
Home bases for anglers fishing Clear Lake (Steuben County)
- Fremont5 miles
- Angola11 miles
- Hamilton14 miles
Clear Lake (Steuben County), broken out by Indiana county
- Steuben Countyseat: Angola
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Hoosier lakes and creeks near Clear Lake (Steuben County), on camera
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Things Indiana anglers ask about Clear Lake (Steuben County)
What county seat is near Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
Pigeon River FWA. Search Steuben County, about 5 miles from Fremont.
What acreage goes with Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
Its outline measures 815 acres (NHD outline area).
Does Clear Lake (Steuben County) have a boat launch?
Only Clear Lake boat ramp (east) appears on the DNR layer.
Are there bass in Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
The DNR fish list starts with trout, walleye, yellow perch, northern pike and rainbow trout.
What is the bass limit on Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
The statewide lake row reads: 5, any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass, size 14 inches.
Does a Hoosier fishing license cover Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
Anglers 18 and older carry an Indiana fishing license ($23 a year for residents, $60 for nonresidents). Kids under 18 fish without one.
Where do Hoosier bank casters set up at Clear Lake (Steuben County)?
The DNR lists no pier or shore site here.
Where do Hoosiers fishing Clear Lake (Steuben County) stock up on hooks?
Tri-State Outdoors, about 8 miles away, is first on our list.
Has Clear Lake (Steuben County) produced an Indiana record-program fish?
Northern Pike, 30 lb. 2 oz. (1992), is on the DNR record list for this water; the DNR list shown here leaves out angler names.
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