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Clinton River
Stocked 9× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Clinton River is a stream in Macomb County, Michigan, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 12, 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
89°
67°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
68°
15 mph
61%
Sun
Showers
68°
65°
17 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 12 | Rainbow Trout | 675 | 30.48" | |
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | 2,100 | 11.57" | |
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | 37,467 | 18.7" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Apr 22 | Brown Trout | 2,200 | 12.89" | |
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | 37,498 | 18.6" | |
| Mar 24 | Rainbow Trout | 40 | 44.3" | |
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | 138 | 42.4" | |
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | 475 | 38.9" | |
| Mar 24 | Brown Trout | 537 | 38" | |
When does Clinton River get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in March and April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Michigan waters with brown trout → · All Michigan waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Black Creek1.3 mi
- Salt River4.1 mi
- Auvase Creek3.8 mi
- Tucker Jones Drain3.5 mi
- Fish Creek4.9 mi
- Peltier Drain4.7 mi
- North Channel Saint Clair River5.6 mi
- Lake Tranquillity6.2 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.
Clinton River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Clinton River?+
Clinton River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Macomb County, Michigan, most recently on Jun 12, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Clinton River get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2025, stocking at Clinton River peaks in March and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Clinton 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 Clinton River?+
Clinton River is a stream in Macomb County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jun 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.