Montcalm County · lake · 195 acres
Clifford Lake
Stocked 3× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Clifford Lake is a lake in Montcalm County, Michigan, stocked with Fathead Minnow and Yellow Perch — most recently on May 29, 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
88°
58°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
89°
63°
8 mph
11%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
64°
16 mph
71%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 29 | Yellow Perch | 200 | 15.24" | |
| May 29 | Fathead Minnow | 30,000 | 5.08" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 17 | Fathead Minnow | 30,000 | 5.08" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with fathead minnow → · All Michigan waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Dickerson Lake1.5 mistocked Oct 29, 2025
- Penny Lake2.8 mi
- Pickel Lake2.8 mi
- Nevins Lake3.2 mistocked Apr 1, 2026
- Nelson Lake3.3 mi
- Mud Lake4.3 mi
- Mud Lake4.6 mi
- Spring Lake3.5 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.
Clifford Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clifford Lake?+
Clifford Lake is stocked with Fathead Minnow and Yellow Perch in Montcalm County, Michigan, most recently on May 29, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Clifford 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 Clifford Lake?+
Clifford Lake is a lake in Montcalm County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated May 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.