Clear Lake Fishing near Iron River, Michigan

• Overview

  Clear Lake sits in Gogebic County, out in Michigan. The land about it is mixed forest. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Compared with other Michigan water on our list, it sits high. Iron River sits 24 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Green Bay is the closest city, 135 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, yellow perch and walleye. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Clear Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 10°F and July at about 64°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Count the season from break-up, usually late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Clear Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Trap Lake is 0.2 miles distant. For Clear Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.