Clarke Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. DNR lake ID 31057800.
Clarke Lake is a 35.1-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Cohasset. Its deepest point reaches 34 ft, and about 77% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 13.2 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31057800 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Cohasset |
| Surface area | 35.1 acres |
| Maximum depth | 34 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 77% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 13.2 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 0 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 13.2 ft.
Fishing on Clarke Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1979 (47 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 7.5 | 2.5 to 7.8 |
| Northern pike | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 21.5 | 1.5 to 20.5 |
| Yellow perch | trap | 2.75 | 0.5 to 3.3 |
| Black crappie | gill | 1.0 | 1.0 to 9.1 |
| Black crappie | trap | 13.25 | 1.1 to 10.6 |
| Bluegill | gill | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 92.25 | 4.3 to 32.8 |
| Smallmouth bass | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.5 | 0.4 to 0.8 |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
No public water access on DNR record.
Nearby lakes
- Loon Lake 1.3 mi, Itasca County
- McAvity Lake 1.7 mi, Itasca County
- Deer Lake 1.8 mi, Itasca County
- Charlotte Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Little Moose Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Bass Lake 3.3 mi, Itasca County
- Moose Lake 3.5 mi, Itasca County
- Little Deer Lake 3.6 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Clarke Lake
How deep is Clarke Lake?
Clarke Lake reaches a maximum depth of 34 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 77% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Clarke Lake?
Clarke Lake covers about 35.1 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Clarke Lake?
Summer water clarity on Clarke Lake averages 13.2 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Clarke Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Clarke Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Are there lake homes for sale on Clarke Lake?
Homes on Clarke Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Clarke Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Clarke Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, about 77% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 13.2 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Clarke Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Clarke Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Clarke Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1979), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.