Arnold Lake

Clare County, Michigan

Arnold Lake is a small lake in Clare County in central Michigan. Anglers fish it mainly for perch and crappie.

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Surface area116 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Arnold Lake public boat launchRamp
Public boat launch near 44.0759, -84.7550. No carry-in launch, toilet or dock listed.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Arnold Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

Use the public launch and check for weeds before you load the boat.
Try small jigs under a bobber for crappie near cover.
Ask at a Clare area shop for current perch spots.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.