Clear Lake (St. Joseph County)
Clear Lake is near Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It is known for plenty of bluegill and largemouth bass, with some northern pike, walleye and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Bluegill
Most abundant fish in the 2009 DNR survey
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Northern Pike
24 inch legal size noted in the DNR survey report
Walleye
Present in the survey
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR boat launch (south end)RampOnly public access site on the lake per the 2010 DNR survey. Listed at 11890 Coon Hollow Rd, Three Rivers.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 (St. Joseph 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 (St. Joseph County) ↗Local tips
- The lake has two deep basins near 30 feet, so look for fish along the drop-offs.
- With only one public launch, arrive early on summer weekends.
- Bluegill are plentiful, so panfish are a good bet for beginners.
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