Clare County · stream · order 5 river · ~192 cfs typical
Clam River
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Clam River is a stream in Clare County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on May 1, 2026. 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
Overcast
87°
62°
8 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
70°
62°
10 mph
82%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
58°
10 mph
65%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,900 | 16.33" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 1,996 | 18.67" | |
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 2,000 | 18.67" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Branch Clam River1.8 mi
- Black Louie Bayou1.9 mi
- Green Creek2.8 mi
- Harrington Bayou2.4 mi
- Dishwash Creek3.4 mi
- Whisky Creek4.1 mi
- Cranberry Lake5.2 mi
- Floodwood Swamp Reservoir4.3 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.
Clam River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clam River?+
Clam River is stocked with Brown Trout in Clare County, Michigan, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Clam River?+
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 Clam River?+
Clam River is a stream in Clare County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.