Clear Bottom Lake Fishing near Belmont, Michigan

• Overview

  This water sits in Kent County, Michigan. The ground around here is rolling bush. With some 26 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Start from Belmont, 2.7 miles down the road. Rockford follows at 3.5 miles, then Northview at 4.8 miles. Other water within reach: Freska Lake 0.6 miles off, Duck Lake some 0.7 miles off, Mirror Lake 1.2 miles off, Mud Lake some 1.6 miles off and Elk Lake 1.6 miles off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Clear Bottom Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Kent County cover bluegill, rock bass, johnny darter, largemouth bass and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Clear Bottom Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Clear Bottom Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Freska Lake, 0.6 miles away. Confirm access to Clear Bottom Lake locally before you travel.