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Experience a Lake-cation!
During your trip to Clear Lake, Iowa, the most difficult choice may be what to do during your stay. Our beautiful natural spring-fed lake has beaches for swimming and open water for fishing. Clear Lake’s main street has boutique shopping as well as casual dining options for the whole family. There are many outdoor events throughout the year that attract visitors from across the Midwest. Whether you’ll be here for a weekend or an extended stay, you are sure to find and enjoy something our town has to offer.
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Recent Blog Posts
Check out our recent entries regarding the happenings in Clear Lake, Iowa!

Feel Good Friday
Another amazing week in Clear Lake! BY: RACHEL WUMKES I really don’t want to jinx it, but have we not had THE most amazing weather lately? My goodness. It’s been the epitome of summer perfection around here. Of course, with great weather comes all the other...

Unticketing Cerro Gordo
Rewards for safe drivers! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Law enforcement officials have teamed up across the county for the ultimate giveaway for safe drivers. Unticketing Cerro Gordo kicked off Memorial Day weekend and ends August 6, 2023. This project is a collaborative effort...

Feel Good Friday
Having all the Summer Fun! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Well friends, the first full week of summer is under our belt, and it was fabulous. Sometimes the fact that I live in paradise really smacks me in the face. You just can’t beat all the sun and fun here at the Lake. After...

Iowa’s Free Fishing Weekend
*updated post from June, 2022* Enjoy the Great Outdoors on Clear Lake BY: RACHEL WUMKES It's free fishing weekend in Clear Lake, Iowa. The perfect time to put a line in the water and try your luck at catching the big one! Fishing, also referred to as angling, is the...