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Clear Lake (Barry County)

Barry County, Michigan

Clear Lake is a lake of about 184 acres in Barry County near Dowling, Michigan. It is known for panfish and bass.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area206 acres
Max depth16 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

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

Yellow Perch●●○○○

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

Boat launches

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

  • Clear Lake public boat rampRamp
    341 Clear Lake Dr, Dowling. Public boat ramp and water access listed by the Michigan DNR.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 Clear Lake (Barry County) 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

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Local tips

  • Fish weed edges for bass and bluegill.
  • The lake is shallow, with a listed max depth near 16 feet.
  • Check the DNR guide for current size and bag limits.

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