Fishing in
Clare County
Clare County, Michigan has 180 named fishable waters, 4 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
151 waters
Waters in Clare County
- Eight Point Lakelake3× stocked
- Clam Riverstream3× stocked
- Newton Creekstream2× stocked
- Budd Lakelake1× stocked
- Big Cranberry Lakelake315 ac
- Boyles Creeklake287 ac
- Doc and Tom Lakelake287 ac
- Big Mud Lakelake230 ac
- Long Lakelake208 ac
- Lily Lakelake191 ac
- Cranberry Lakelake164 ac
- Lake Georgelake130 ac
- Arnold Lakelake122 ac
- Five Lakeslake119 ac
- Lake Thirteenlake91 ac
- Bear Lakelake86 ac
- Boathouse Lakelake76 ac
- Three Lakelake73 ac
- Sutherland Lakelake72 ac
- Loon Lakelake71 ac
- Rice Pondlake70 ac
- Windover Lakelake68 ac
- Half Moon Lakelake66 ac
- Springwood Lakeslake64 ac
- Gray Lakelake62 ac
- Lake Shamrocklake59 ac
- Bass Lakelake57 ac
- Little Long Lakelake54 ac
- Big Norway Lakelake53 ac
- Perch Lakelake53 ac
150 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout2 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Clam RiverBrown TroutMay 1, 2026
- Newton CreekBrown TroutMay 1, 2026
- Eight Point LakeWalleyeJun 18, 2025
- Clam RiverBrown TroutApr 22, 2025
- Clam RiverBrown TroutApr 22, 2025
- Newton CreekBrown TroutApr 22, 2025
- Budd LakeMuskellungeNov 13, 2024
- Eight Point LakeBlack CrappieOct 30, 2024
- Eight Point LakeWalleyeOct 30, 2024
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Clare County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Clare County, Michigan?+
Clare County has 180 named fishable waters, 4 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Clare County?+
Waters in Clare County hold brown trout, black crappie, muskellunge and walleye. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Clare County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.