Clinton County · reservoir
Searles Lake
Stocked 7× since 2024 · Michigan DNR
Searles Lake is a reservoir in Clinton County, Michigan, stocked with Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch — 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
Overcast
88°
62°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Rain
77°
65°
14 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
69°
63°
18 mph
53%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 5 | Yellow Perch | 200 | 17.78" | |
| Nov 5 | Channel Catfish | 150 | 17.78" | |
| Nov 5 | Largemouth Bass | 150 | 17.78" | |
| Nov 5 | Fathead Minnow | 10 | 5.08" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 15 | Largemouth Bass | 100 | 12.7" | |
| Nov 15 | Yellow Perch | 100 | 15.24" | |
| Nov 15 | Channel Catfish | 100 | 12.7" | |
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
- Big Clinton Lake0.5 mistocked Nov 5, 2025
- South Fork Hayworth Creek4.1 mi
- Ferdon Creek5.9 mi
- Spaulding Drain6.2 mi
- Peet Creek5.8 mi
- Halterman Creek7.4 mi
- Pine Creek6.8 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.
Searles Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Searles Lake?+
Searles Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass and Yellow Perch in Clinton County, Michigan, most recently on Nov 5, 2025 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Searles Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2024, stocking at Searles Lake peaks in November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Searles 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 Searles Lake?+
Searles 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.