Clear Lake Wildlife Management Area

Nearest town: Delta, Utah 20 miles
Access: 3 miles of well-signed, well-maintained gravel road from Highway 257. More difficult access from Fillmore/Flowell with few signs and unmaintained dirt roads (not recommended in wet weather).

To an early explorer, it must have looked like another desert mirage, a dream. But, Clear Lake is a genuine wetland fed by more than 100 natural springs.

Active management enhances the 6,150 acres of wetland and upland habitats. It is a critical stopover point and important nesting area for waterfowl and shorebirds. Clear Lake hosts tens of thousands of birds of nearly 100 species annually.

These species include Harrier hawks, Canada geese, various ducks and avocets.

Wetlands are much more than a wet spot in an arid region. They are some of the most productive biological ecosystems on Earth. And wetlands perform vital and often misunderstood functions in the greater scheme of life. They trap sediments and pollutants to cleanse the environment. They provide a nursery that shelters and feeds young wildlife. They provide a resting place for migrating birds. They absorb water to control flooding and erosion.

This site is #69 in a statewide network of wildlife viewing areas. Pick up a copy of the Utah Wildlife Viewing Guide at a local resource agency office, bookstore or at periodic wildlife events and celebrations.

Sources: Clear Lake Waterfowl Management Area Interpretive Site.