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Clinton River

Michigan, United States

3.9Β·1725 catches

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Steelhead

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Steelhead

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General info

Clinton River is a stream located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Steelhead, and Brown trout.

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Location

42Β°38β€²6.9β€³N 83Β°02β€²41β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Clinton River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Clinton River fishing

the Clinton River is a stream located in Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°38β€²6.9β€³N 83Β°02β€²41β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Clinton River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Clinton River are:
  • Largemouth bass - 137 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Steelhead - 40 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 58 members reported to have caught this fish
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