A Shore Thing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEAR LAKE, IA  – The Clear Lake Fishing Club (CLFC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is thrilled to announce its 2026 schedule, headlined by the prestigious 36th Annual Clear Lake Spring Walleye Classic  presented by title sponsor Northstar Powersports & Marine  of Albert Lea, Minnesota. With the current field at 47 boats and a total capacity for 100 boats , there is still plenty of room for new teams to compete for the title, trophies and a share

Conditions: 02/10/2026 The open water season is showing some life on Spirit Lake! We found water temperatures hovering right at 36.5°F . While many are still thinking ice, the main basin is accessible, though the fish are definitely still in their cold-water winter patterns. The Location: Walleyes were largely spread out throughout the main basin, holding in 20 to 22 feet of water . The key to finding active pods was looking for fish loosely relating to the deepest water tr

Stay up to date with event information by visiting the CLFC on Facebook! Clear Lake Fishing Club on Facebook Entry Forms for Upcoming Tournaments IWAC 1 Day Events: Download Entry Form Spring Classic: Download Spring Classic Entry Form Rules PDF: Download Rules PDF E-Tournament Fishing App: Visit E-Tournament Fishing Our Mission We aim to provide a fun, competitive walleye tournament circuit in Iowa. Our goal is to grow the Walleye Classic, increase club membership,