Clausens Lake, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Clausens Lake is a Hubbard County water, Minnesota side. What surrounds it is lake country bush. With some 237 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The closest town, Park Rapids, is 8.8 miles distant. For a city, Fargo is 90 miles off. Other water nearby: Shallow Lake 0.9 miles off, 1.1 miles out stands Round Lake, Deer Lake 1.5 miles off, 1.9 miles out stands Boulder Lake and Daisy Lake 2.1 miles off. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Clausens Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Hubbard County include walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Clausens Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 4°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about mid November in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Clausens Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Shallow Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. For Clausens Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.