Clear Lake (Ogemaw County)
Clear Lake is in northeast Ogemaw County, about nine miles north of West Branch. It is a deep, landlocked glacial lake known for bluegill and a mix of cool and warm water fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most common fish in the 2007 DNR survey
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Present in survey
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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 DNR access siteRampSoutheast corner, 3795 Horseshoe Lake Rd. Concrete ramp, not recommended for the largest boats. Eight parking spaces, restroom and fishing pier.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 (Ogemaw 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.
Search more bait shops near Clear Lake (Ogemaw County) ↗Local tips
- Use the fishing pier at the access site if you have no boat.
- Small sand shiners are the main forage, so small baitfish patterns work for bass and pike.
- The lake reaches 59 feet, so look for fish along drop-offs in summer.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.