Fishing Clear Lake in Ogemaw County, Michigan

• Overview

  Michigan holds Clear Lake, in Ogemaw County. The surface lies 837 feet up. The water measures roughly 22 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Skidway Lake at 3.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit West Branch (13 miles) and Standish (16 miles). Round about: Indian Lake 0.7 miles, Mud Lake at 0.7 miles, Birch Lake 1 mile, Cranberry Lake at 1.3 miles and Long Lake 1.5 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Clear Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Ogemaw County include bluegill, rock bass, pink salmon, largemouth bass and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Clear Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 68°F for July and 18°F for January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Clear Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Indian Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Clear Lake if anything is unclear.