Fishing at Saint Clair Lake, Antrim County, Michigan

• Overview

  Saint Clair Lake stands in Antrim County, Michigan. The setting is rolling bush on every side. Roughly 59 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. There is roughly 2.3 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Michigan listings. East Jordan lies 5.2 miles from the water. Charlevoix is 11 miles away, with Boyne City at 11 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Saint Clair Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Antrim County include brook trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Saint Clair Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 68°F and January about 20°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Saint Clair Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A boat ramp sits about 40 yards from the water. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Ellsworth Lake is 1.1 miles off. Ask locally about Saint Clair Lake if anything is unclear.