Clark Lake, Gogebic County Fishing
A 836-acre Michigan lake in Gogebic County, trout lake Type Special.
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Clark Lake, Gogebic County for visiting anglers
EGLE mapping gives Clark Lake, Gogebic County 836 acres of surface water inside Gogebic County. Base a trip in Watersmeet, about 8 miles from the lake. MDNR biologists of the Western Lake Superior unit cover it (Upper Peninsula). EPA ecoregion: Northern Lakes and Forests. Watershed: Southern Lake Superior-Lake Superior.
Anglers can expect largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, cisco and trout, per MDNR records. In 2023, July to September imagery gave roughly 12.5 feet of clarity.
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Chips below show what the MDNR has documented in Clark Lake, Gogebic County.
MDNR Fish Atlas records from Clark Lake, Gogebic County
| Species | Atlas records | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 1 | 1996 |
| Rock bass | 1 | 1996 |
| Smallmouth bass | 1 | 1996 |
| Yellow perch | 1 | 1996 |
| Lake herring | 3 | 1966 to 1985 |
| Margined madtom | 1 | 1966 |
MDNR Fish Atlas and Family Friendly Fishing lists, MDNR stocking table, checked October 2026. Older collections are history, not a current survey.
Clark Lake, Gogebic County on the trout lake list
| Rule | Value for Clark Lake |
|---|---|
| Regulation | Non Designated |
| Fishing season | Last Saturday in April to October 31st |
| Possession season | Last Saturday in April to October 31st |
| Daily possession | 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15“ or greater and no more than 1 Lake Trout. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. |
| Tackle | Hook-and-line fishing only. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used for fishing. Live bait, dead or preserved bait, and organic or processed food may not be used or possessed at any time on the waters or shore. |
| Minimum sizes | brook 8", brown 8", rainbow 8", splake 8", lake trout 30", Chinook 8", coho 8", pink 8", Atlantic 8" |
MDNR files Clark Lake, Gogebic County under inland trout lake Type Special.
MDNR Trout and Salmon Inland Lake Regulation Types layer and 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), pp. 42-65.
Getting a boat onto Clark Lake, Gogebic County
MDNR data place no public launch on Clark Lake, Gogebic County; the closest mapped launches follow.
Other public launches near Clark Lake, Gogebic County
- Thousand Island Lake Boat AccessThousand Island Lake, 3 miles west
- Clearwater Lake Boat AccessClearwater Lake, 5 miles northwest
- Duck Lake Boat Access near WatersmeetDuck Lake, 6 miles east
- Cisco Lake Boat AccessCisco Lake, 6 miles west
- County Line Lake Boat AccessCounty Line Lake, 8 miles north
- Dinner Lake Boat AccessDinner Lake, 9 miles east
MDNR Parks and Recreation boat access sites and MDNR fishing sites, checked October 2026.
Satellite clarity readings for Clark Lake, Gogebic County
Clarity at Clark Lake, Gogebic County is estimated from summer Landsat scenes by EGLE.
EGLE put 2023 chlorophyll a at 2.88 micrograms per liter.
EGLE Michigan Inland Lakes Water Clarity layer (Landsat, July to September), checked October 2026. Depth is not published here: the layer depth fields are unreliable.
Size and bag limits on Clark Lake, Gogebic County
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 in any combination; minimum 14 inches | Possession: Sat. before Memorial Day – Dec. 31; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Walleye (Upper Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Upper Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | May 15 – March 15 |
| Muskellunge | Only 1 per angler per license year (April 1 – March 31); mandatory harvest registration within 24 hours; minimum 42 inches (46, 50 or 38 inches on listed waters) | Possession: 1st Sat. in June – March 15; catch-and-immediate-release open all year |
| Yellow perch | 25 | Open all year |
| Sunfish and crappie | 25 in any combination of the listed species | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 10; minimum 12 inches | Open all year |
| Flathead catfish | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open all year |
| White bass | 10 | Open all year |
| Cisco and whitefish | 5 in any combination | Open all year |
| Burbot | 5 | Open all year |
For Clark Lake, Gogebic County, statewide inland limits for the Upper Peninsula apply unless an exception is listed.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027), statewide tables and county exceptions, checked October 2026.
Lakes around Clark Lake, Gogebic County side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Clarity ft | Fish listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lake, Gogebic County | 836 | 0 | 12.5 | 6 | |
| Hay Lake, Gogebic County | under a mile south | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Glimmerglass Lake | under a mile southeast | 25 | 0 | 5.4 | 0 |
| Katherine Lake | 1 mile northeast | 42 | 0 | 6.3 | 0 |
| Helen Lake, Gogebic County | 1 mile northwest | 68 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Corey Lake, Gogebic County | 1 mile east | 21 | 0 | 6.2 | 0 |
EGLE inland lake layer, MDNR access sites and Fish Atlas.
In the Clark Lake, Gogebic County area
More Michigan lakes by Clark Lake, Gogebic County
- Hay Lake, Gogebic Countyunder a mile south
- Glimmerglass Lakeunder a mile southeast
- Katherine Lake1 mile northeast
- Helen Lake, Gogebic County1 mile northwest
- Corey Lake, Gogebic County1 mile east
Captains who run Clark Lake, Gogebic County
- Voyager Charterscharter, Bruce Crossing, (906) 827-3466
Where to sleep for a trip to Clark Lake, Gogebic County
- Watersmeet8 miles
- Marenisco21 miles
- Ewen21 miles
Clark Lake, Gogebic County county guides
- Gogebic Countyseat: Bessemer
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The shore near Clark Lake, Gogebic County through a lens
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Asked and answered: fishing Clark Lake, Gogebic County
Where in Michigan does Clark Lake, Gogebic County lie?
Gogebic County, Western Lake Superior Management Unit, about 8 miles from Watersmeet is where it sits.
What is the surface area of Clark Lake, Gogebic County in acres?
EGLE measures 836 acres.
Where is the ramp at Clark Lake, Gogebic County?
No public launch is on file; see the nearby list.
Does Clark Lake, Gogebic County hold bluegill and other panfish?
MDNR records list largemouth bass, rock bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, cisco and trout.
What size limits cover Clark Lake, Gogebic County?
Walleye (Upper Peninsula): 5; minimum 15 inches; season May 15 – March 15.
Does fishing Clark Lake, Gogebic County call for a Michigan license?
Trout and salmon need no separate stamp in Michigan; the all-species license ($26 resident, $76 nonresident a year) covers them.
How many feet of visibility does Clark Lake, Gogebic County have?
In 2023, about 12.5 feet.
Which Michigan bait counter is the shortest drive from Clark Lake, Gogebic County?
Bring bait; every listed shop is over 25 miles away.
What are the trout rules on Clark Lake, Gogebic County?
Type Special (non designated): 5 fish, with no more than 3 trout 15“ or greater and no more than 1 Lake Trout. Zero (0) Arctic Grayling. Season last saturday in april to october 31st.
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