Middle Branch Clinton River Fishing
Macomb County.
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The Middle Branch Clinton River: length, counties and fish
Through Macomb County the Middle Branch Clinton River follows its bed as a river. The flowline sum is about 18.1 miles. The nearest town is Utica, roughly 6 miles away.
1 active gauge report from the channel.
Discharge on the Middle Branch Clinton River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Clinton River At Macomb, Mi | 6 cfs, 6.00 ft gage height | Nov 14 12:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 12:32 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Boat and canoe access to the Middle Branch Clinton River
The access data hold no launch on the Middle Branch Clinton River.
MDNR boat access sites, MDNR fishing sites, USGS gauges.
Size and bag limits on the Middle Branch Clinton River
| 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 (Lower Peninsula) | 5; minimum 15 inches | Last Sat. in April – March 15 |
| Northern pike (Lower Peninsula) | 2; minimum 24 inches | Last Sat. in April – 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 |
| Trout in unclassified lakes | 5, no more than 3 of which may be 15 inches or greater; minimum 8 inches | Open all year |
Statewide inland rows for the Lower Peninsula apply on the Middle Branch Clinton River; check the county exceptions too.
2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations (April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027). All Michigan limits.
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Nearby inland lakes for a the Middle Branch Clinton River trip
- Stony Creek Lake (Nort7 miles
- Stony Creek Lake7 miles
- Cusick Lake9 miles
- Clinton River10 miles
Tackle stores within a drive of the Middle Branch Clinton River
- Marina Tsokurmarina, Macomb, 3 miles
- Ralph's Wholesale Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Ray, 4 miles
- L.L.Beanbait and tackle shop, Clinton Township, 5 miles
- Sierra, 50537 Waterside Drbait and tackle shop, Chesterfield, 7 miles
- Bass Pro Shops, 45959 Towne Center Blvdsporting goods store, Chesterfield, 7 miles
Hiring a guide for the Middle Branch Clinton River
- Bass Action Charterscharter, Troy, (248) 928-6589
- Captain Steve Jones Charterscharter, Harrison Township, (586) 469-2070
- Waters Edge Fish Artistrycharter, LAke Orion, (248) 693-6990
- Woodland Rivers Guide Servicecharter, Rochester Hills, (248) 608-0908
Places to stay around the Middle Branch Clinton River
- Utica6 miles
- Romeo7 miles
- Mount Clemens8 miles
- New Haven8 miles
Nearby rivers for a Middle Branch Clinton River trip
- North Branch Clinton River5 miles
- Salt River, Macomb County9 miles
- Plum Brook9 miles
- East Branch Coon Creek9 miles
County fishing pages for the Middle Branch Clinton River
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Fish an angler meets at Middle Branch Clinton River
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Asked and answered: fishing the Middle Branch Clinton River
In which Michigan county is the Middle Branch Clinton River?
Its course crosses Macomb County.
Are trout legal to keep on the Middle Branch Clinton River?
It carries no MDNR trout Type.
Does a stream gauge sit on the Middle Branch Clinton River?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge are above.
Can I put a canoe into the Middle Branch Clinton River at a launch?
The access data hold no launch for it.
What MDNR limits apply on the Middle Branch Clinton River?
Statewide inland rules govern it.
Which Michigan license do I need on the Middle Branch Clinton River?
Anglers 17 and older carry a Michigan all-species fishing license: $26 a year for residents, $76 for nonresidents, $11 for seniors or $10 for one day.
Which store on our Michigan list is closest to the Middle Branch Clinton River?
Try Marina Tsokur (3 miles).
Which fish does the MDNR list for the Middle Branch Clinton River?
No MDNR fish list is published for it.
Which town makes a handy base for the Middle Branch Clinton River?
By air, Utica is about 6 miles from the stream.
Set aside a river day on the Middle Branch Clinton River
Check the gauge and the Type rules before you go.