West-Central Lower Michigan Spring Creek

Clam River Michigan Trout Fishing Conditions

Brown TroutBrook Trout

The Clam River in Wexford County is a cold, spring-fed stream feeding the lakes near Cadillac. Brook and brown trout in the upper sections. Often a secondary stop for anglers targeting the nearby Manistee or Pine River.

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The Clam River flows through Wexford County to Clam Lake near Cadillac. Cold springs in the upper watershed maintain trout-suitable temperatures in the headwater sections near Vogel Center and Tustin. Brook trout and brown trout share the cold water. A half-day stream best fished in the morning before water warms in summer.

Gear for this trip
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Access Points
Vogel Center, Tustin area
Regulations
General trout regulations.
Stream data from USGS Water Services. Access point data from Michigan DNR GIS Open Data. For comprehensive Michigan trout stream information, see Chris Izworski's Michigan Trout Streams Guide. Current Michigan fishing regulations: Michigan DNR Fishing Guide.