Cloverdale

Washington County

Near Lake Elmo

DOW: 82000900

WalleyeExcellent · 100BluegillExcellent · 96Northern PikePoor · 23

A 45-acre lake near Lake Elmo in Washington County — best known for walleye and panfish. Last surveyed 1991.

Fish Species (5)

Walleye

Excellent · 100

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.94 lbs

Catch rate: 25.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1991	1.00	-	2.60 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1991	25.00	-	1.94 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Excellent · 96

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 53.4 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1991	53.40	-	0.17 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1991	6.00	-	0.35 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Poor · 23

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.15 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1991	2.00	-	2.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1991	0.20	-	15.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1991

Last surveyed 1991 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1991	1.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (1)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1991	55.00	-	0.70 lbs	Standard gill nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 2, 1991CATCH RATES FOR WAE, BLG, LMB, AND BLB WERE ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE VALUES. CATCH RATES FOR NOP WERE BELOW LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE MEDIAN VALUES.

CATCH RATES FOR WAE, BLG, LMB, AND BLB WERE ABOVE LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE VALUES. CATCH RATES FOR NOP WERE BELOW LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE MEDIAN VALUES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cloverdale?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Walleye, Bluegill, and Northern Pike in Cloverdale. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Cloverdale?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cloverdale. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Cloverdale?

Cloverdale has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Cloverdale last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cloverdale is from 1991. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Cloverdale have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Cloverdale in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Cloverdale?

No — Cloverdale has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide walleye and sauger limit is: 6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20". Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.