Clam Lake (Antrim County, 420 acres)
Clam Lake is a long, narrow lake in Antrim County between Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. It is part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Clam Lake public accessRampDNR boat ramp at 7989 Hoy Dewey Dr, Bellaire.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Clam Lake (Antrim County, 420 acres) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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- The lake connects to Torch Lake through the Clam River, so you can move between lakes by boat.
- Zebra and quagga mussels are present. Clean and drain your boat.
- Maximum depth is 27 feet, so most fish are in the upper water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.