Clark Lake in Gogebic County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Clark Lake sits in Gogebic County, out in Michigan. It lies 1,716 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 829 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Gogebic County. Eagle River sits 22 miles from the bank. Then Lac du Flambeau, 33 miles, and Iron River, 34 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Clark Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Gogebic County cover bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and white sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Clark Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 9°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Clark Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Glimmerglass Lake is 0.7 miles distant. Nothing on Clark Lake should be assumed from this page alone.