Clitherall Lake Association
Our Mission:
We are the custodians of Clitherall Lake.
We pledge to all who love this special place that
We will protect,
We will enhance the quality of our lake water,
Its environs and its fishery;
We will preserve the quality of our life here
for all generations yet to come,
forevermore.
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Latest News updated 10/08/25
Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Newsletter:
The October 2025 edition of Water Connects Us All is now online.
The minutes of the September Board of Directors meeting and Treasurer's Report is now available on the Meetings page.
Fish Stocking!
On October 2, 2025, The Clitherall Lake Association (by way of Klug's Fish Farm) stocked 800 pounds of walleye fingerlings into Clitherall Lake. This equals approximately 20,000 fish, stocked at 2 different locations on the lake.
Thank you! to all Clitherall Lake Association members for your generous donations to our fish stocking program. It would not be possible without your financial support!
See the Fish Stocking page for more information about stocking done in previous years.
Coffee Mug News #1
Photo Contest!
Do you have a favorite Clitherall Lake photo? We are looking for pictures to put on next year's coffee mugs!
2 winners will receive a free mug!
To enter - email your picture in png or jpg format to
ClitherallLakeAssociationMN@gmail.com
Entries must be received by March 15, 2026
Coffee Mug News #2
Not happy with your mug?
Unfortunately, we have learned of a couple of incidents of the mug photo starting to peel. We have been in contact with the supplier, and both of us want to make things right. If you have a mug that is peeling, send us an email at ClitherallLakeAssociationMN@gmail.com or use the Contact Us page. We will supply a replacement at no charge.
Coffee Mug News #3
I'm so happy with my mug that I want another!
You are in luck! We have a few more mugs for sale, price is $20. Note that only the style shown here is available. To order send us an email at ClitherallLakeAssociationMN@gmail.com or use the Contact Us page.
Click here to read the September issue of the Minnesota Coalition of Lake Associations Newsletter - Current Waters
The newsletter contains articles on:
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AIS infestations climb in 2025
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Phase 2 research on wakes published
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MN COLA September meeting highlights
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Mercury rising … Part 2
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Riprap has its place, but less is better
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Boat wrap recycling stars now!
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MPR’s “Trouble by the water” series
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New natural shoreline guidelines published
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Ripple Effects, now in softcover
Wakeboating Article
This article written by Karen Tolkkinen, a columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune, contains video taken by the University of Minnesota's St Anthony Falls Research Lab. The video shows the effects of wakeboat operation in water 9 and 14 feet deep.
All boats, not just wake boats, can have an effect on lake beds and water quality. The results of the second of a 3 part study being done by the University of Minnesota have been released. You can read about the study here:
The September and final AIS, ‘How Well Do You Know Minnesota?’ video has just been released. All 5 of the ‘How Well Do You Know Minnesota?’ videos can be viewed below.
How Well Do You Know MN? Part 5 - Waterfowl Hunters
How Well Do You Know Minnesota? Part 1- Don't Release.
How Well Do You Know MN? Part 2- AIS Early Detection.
How Well Do You Know Minnesota? Part 3 - Cleaning Stations
MPR reporter Kirsti Mahron aired a three part series on MPR Morning Edition exploring how suburban style development of Minnesota's lakeshore is impacting water quality and wildlife. The series also looks at solutions and actions shoreline owners can take to reverse these disturbing trends. Lake associations are a big part of the solution.
To launch this great series, MPR News Host Angela Davis had an hour long call in interview with MLR Executive Director, Jeff Forester and Lake Steward Committee Co-Chair for Gull Chain of Lakes Association Dorothy Whitmer about being a Lake Steward.
"According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we’ve lost about half of the state’s natural shorelines. And researchers say natural shoreline continues to disappear at an alarming rate.
When we lose natural lakeshore, it affects the lakes we love. Mowed shorelines allow seven to nine times more pollutants to enter the lake than one with native plants."
MPR News Host Angela Davis and her guests explore what we can do to prevent shoreline erosion, improve water quality and create more habitat for wildlife.
Listen to the interview, Protecting Minnesota's vanishing natural shorelines
You can also read about and listen to MPR's entire 3 part series
Trouble by the water: Minnesota's vanishing natural lakeshores
Want to Learn How You Can Protect Your Shore?
Order the Shoreland Guide to Lake Stewardship Here
Long-time Clitherall Lake property owner and CLA member Jeff Stabnow was recently awarded a "Lake Steward" sign from Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates for his shoreline restoration work.
The Minnesota Lakes and Rivers Advocates Lake Steward Program provides the resources necessary to educate lakeshore homeowners on environmental sustainability through proper shoreline maintenance, and facilitates shoreline restoration projects with materials personalized for each region.
For more information on this program, go to their website.
