Big Clinton Lake Fishing near Saint Johns, Michigan

• Overview

  You will find Big Clinton Lake in Clinton County, Michigan. Elevation runs to 696 feet. At about 93 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Size puts it in the front rank of our Clinton County list. The closest town, Saint Johns, is 3.9 miles away. It is 22 miles to Lansing, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Big Clinton Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Clinton County include bluegill, pink salmon and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Big Clinton Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 21°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That shapes the year on Big Clinton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Little Clinton Lake, 0.3 miles out. Rules at Big Clinton Lake are worth checking on the day.