St. Clair Lake (Antrim County)
St. Clair Lake is in Antrim County near Ellsworth. It holds bass, pike, panfish and perch, and has a public boat ramp.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Black crappie
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.
- St. Clair Lake DNR boat rampRampPublic ramp at 9412 6 Mile Lake Rd, Ellsworth.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 St. Clair Lake (Antrim 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 St. Clair Lake (Antrim County) ↗Local tips
- Public ramp is on 6 Mile Lake Rd in Ellsworth.
- The lake reaches 32 feet, so look for panfish and perch off the shallows.
- Much of the shoreline is protected natural area, so expect few docks.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.