Clinton County · reservoir
Big Clinton Lake
Stocked 9× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Big Clinton Lake is a reservoir in Clinton County, Michigan, stocked with Black Crappie, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass and Walleye — most recently on Nov 5, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
87°
57°
8 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
77°
65°
16 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 5 | Black Crappie | 150 | 12.7" | |
| Nov 5 | Walleye | 250 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 5 | Fathead Minnow | 10 | 5.08" | |
| Nov 5 | Largemouth Bass | 200 | 17.78" | |
| Nov 5 | Yellow Perch | 250 | 15.24" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 15 | Yellow Perch | 100 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 15 | Black Crappie | 100 | 12.7" | |
| Nov 15 | Walleye | 200 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 15 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | 17.78" | |
When does Big Clinton Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Clinton Lake0.3 mistocked Nov 5, 2025
- Searles Lake0.5 mistocked Nov 5, 2025
- South Fork Hayworth Creek3.6 mi
- Spaulding Drain6.1 mi
- Ferdon Creek6.2 mi
- Peet Creek5.4 mi
- Pine Creek6.4 mi
- Bad Creek7.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Clinton Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Clinton Lake?+
Big Clinton Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass and Walleye in Clinton County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 5, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Big Clinton Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2024, stocking at Big Clinton Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Big Clinton Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Clinton Lake?+
Big Clinton Lake is a reservoir in Clinton County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Nov 5, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.