Lake Size: 3,684 acres (15 km)
Shoreline Length (Miles): 27.6 mi (44.4 km)
Deepest Depth: 23 ft (7.0 m)
Latitude: 43.125556
Longitude: -93.424722
Lake Level Above Sea Level: 1,227 ft (374 m)
Counties: Cerro Gordo County
Cities: Clear Lake

Information: People from Des Moines, IA and The Twin Cities, Minnesota have had homes on the shores of the lake since the 1870's. The average depth is 10 feet (3 m) and the maximum depth is 19 feet (6 m). The lake has 13.6 mi (22 km) of shoreline. Clear Lake State Park is located on the shores of the lake. As of 2004, the lake has had major efforts undergone to restore its natural clarity, including filtration systems 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. There are several notable communities located on the lakefront, including Bell Harbor, and Dodge's Point, both are locations of summer estates for several notable families. Two other notable communities on the waterfront include The Venetian Village and The Harborage. Both of these sit on man made canals and harbors on the northern shore of the lake. The small town of Ventura, IA sits on the northwestern basin of the lake. A hotel was located on Woodford Island until a fire leveled it in the 1930's.