Fishing in
Clinton County
Clinton County, Michigan has 153 named fishable waters, 5 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
46 waters
Waters in Clinton County
- Big Clinton Lakereservoir9× stocked
- Searles Lakereservoir7× stocked
- Little Clinton Lakereservoir5× stocked
- Lake Ovidreservoir3× stocked
- Park Lakelake1× stocked
- Lake Victoriareservoir144 ac
- Round Lakelake87 ac
- Lake Genevalake58 ac
- Muskrat Lakelake44 ac
- Perch Lakelake35 ac
- Rose Lakelake30 ac
- Alward Lakelake22 ac
- Potter Lakelake20 ac
- Mud Lakelake20 ac
- Blood Lakelake16 ac
- Curtis Lakelake11 ac
- Whitman Lakelake9 ac
- Fox Knoll Lakelake8 ac
- Aldrich Lakelake7 ac
- Mud Lakelake5 ac
- Giffels Lakelake4 ac
- Montague Lakelake4 ac
- Burke Lakelake2 ac
- Brindle Lakelake2 ac
- Alder Creekstream
- Alder Creek Drainstream
- Alward Lake Draincanal
- Amspoker Draincanal
- Bad Creekstream
- Baker Creekstream
123 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Largemouth Bass3 waters
- Channel Catfish3 waters
- Fathead Minnow3 waters
- Yellow Perch3 waters
- Muskellunge1 waters
- Walleye1 waters
- Black Crappie1 waters
Latest stockings
- Searles LakeChannel CatfishNov 5, 2025
- Searles LakeLargemouth BassNov 5, 2025
- Searles LakeFathead MinnowNov 5, 2025
- Big Clinton LakeBlack CrappieNov 5, 2025
- Big Clinton LakeWalleyeNov 5, 2025
- Big Clinton LakeFathead MinnowNov 5, 2025
- Big Clinton LakeLargemouth BassNov 5, 2025
- Big Clinton LakeYellow PerchNov 5, 2025
- Little Clinton LakeFathead MinnowNov 5, 2025
- Searles LakeYellow PerchNov 5, 2025
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Clinton County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Clinton County, Michigan?+
Clinton County has 153 named fishable waters, 5 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Clinton County?+
Waters in Clinton County hold largemouth bass, channel catfish, fathead minnow and yellow perch. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Clinton County?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.