Clear Lake (Montmorency County)
Clear Lake is in Montmorency County in northern Michigan, next to Clear Lake State Park. It is a deep, spring-fed lake known for clear water.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
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 State Park boat launchRampPublic boat ramp near Briley, MI. The state park holds about two-thirds of the shoreline. A Michigan Recreation Passport may be needed.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 Clear Lake (Montmorency County) 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- The lake drops to about 92 feet, so fish structure near shore for bass.
- Clear water means light line and small baits work best.
- Splake are also listed for this lake. Check the DNR for rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.