Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
Clamshell Lake
A 211-acre lake, reaching 44 ft deep in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, Clamshell Lake is a public lake that covers about 211 acres and reaches roughly 44 ft at its deepest. It is on the smaller side, so usable wake-boat water depends heavily on local rules and traffic.
The lake has at least one public access point. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Because this entry comes from public lake data rather than rider reports, treat it as a size-and-access reference, not a recommendation. Confirm the current Minnesota statewide rules and any lake-specific restrictions before riding.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Clamshell Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Clamshell Lake covers roughly 211 acres and reaches about 44 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.