How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Mount Clemens, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Mount Clemens, Michigan centers on the productive waters of the Clinton River and nearby Lake St. Clair, a nationally known sportfishing destination. Anglers launching from Mount Clemens enjoy access to outstanding smallmouth bass, muskie, walleye, perch, and panfish opportunities, with year-round action for both shore and boat fishermen. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:368,090 kmProximity:88.3 %
Moon Phases for Mount Clemens
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major Time:02:30 am - 04:30 am
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minor Time:07:30 am - 09:30 am
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major Time:03:11 pm - 05:11 pm
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minor Time:10:52 pm - 12:52 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens fishing is driven by its direct connection to the Clinton River and quick access to Lake St. Clair, one of the Midwest’s most consistent multi-species fisheries. From public shore spots in town to small-craft launches that connect to massive lake structure, anglers can effectively target everything from trophy smallmouth and muskie to easy-action panfish within minutes of downtown.
Seasonal patterns are key. In early spring, warming water in the Clinton River and connected canals pulls in pre-spawn smallmouth, largemouth, pike, and walleye. Focus on slow-moving current seams, marinas, and canal mouths with jigs tipped with soft plastics, blade baits, and suspending jerkbaits. By late spring and early summer, fish spread onto nearby Lake St. Clair flats and breaks. Smallmouth bass stack on rock, gravel, and subtle contour changes in 8–15 feet; drifting tubes, dropshot rigs with goby-style baits, and Ned rigs is highly effective. Summer also brings strong weedline bites for largemouth, pike, and panfish in the many canals and near-shore weedbeds accessible from Mount Clemens.
Fall may be the most underrated period. Cooling water pulls baitfish and predators back toward the river mouth and adjacent lake structure. This is prime time for heavier presentations: 1/2–3/4 oz football jigs, big spinnerbaits, and swimbaits for smallmouth and pike, plus trolling crankbaits and inline spinners for roaming walleye. Muskie anglers out of Mount Clemens work expansive weed edges, breaks, and open-water bait schools with large crankbaits, rubber baits, and trolling spreads; focus on clear water with nearby depth changes.
Winter fishing in the Mount Clemens area depends on ice conditions on connected canals and protected Lake St. Clair bays. When safe ice forms, sight-fishing for bluegill, perch, and crappie in 5–10 feet is common, using small tungsten jigs, plastics, and occasional live bait. Subtle, high-precision jigging and hole-hopping to stay on active schools are more important than large baits.
Habitat and access define the most consistent patterns:
- Clinton River in town: Current seams, bridge pilings, and deep outside bends hold smallmouth, rock bass, catfish, and seasonal steelhead/salmon. Use compact jigs, small crankbaits, and live bait under slip floats for tight urban spots.
- Canals and marinas: Key for spring and summer largemouth, panfish, and pike. Pitch wacky worms, small jigs, and finesse swimbaits along docks, seawalls, and emergent weeds.
- Lake St. Clair flats and breaks: Short runs from Mount Clemens launches open up vast flats with rock, scattered weed clumps, and subtle transitions. Drifting or controlled-drifting while dragging tubes, dropshotting, or casting jerkbaits covers water efficiently.
Tactical tips for Mount Clemens include matching line and tackle to the open, clear nature of Lake St. Clair—8–12 lb fluorocarbon for smallmouth finesse, and 40–65 lb braid plus leaders for muskie and pike. Always watch wind forecasts; even modest wind can quickly change boat positioning and presentation angles. Electronics help locate bait and rock patches on the flats, but inshore, a simple approach of working visible structure—bridges, seawalls, docks, and breaks in vegetation—will consistently put fish in the net around Mount Clemens.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Mount Clemens area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 2 beaches and bays in this area.
L'anse Creuse Bay - 6.03105462104km , Belvidere Bay - 7.42259401249km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Mount Clemens. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Harrington Drain - 2.09611398626km , North Branch Clinton River - 2.61001416284km , Middle Branch Clinton River - 2.64179610952km , Peltier Drain - 3.53513095451km , Hafel Drain - 4.22452512151km , Nicol Drain - 4.41097599802km , Conklin Drain - 4.62786659345km , Arndt Drain - 4.71034038332km , Cottrell Drain - 4.72567139897km , Groth Drain - 4.93497751697km , Kukuk Drain - 5.09893313752km , Coates Drain - 5.18368961075km , Hahn Drain - 5.31183067655km , Heydenreich Drain - 5.55787054221km , Cranberry Marsh Drain - 5.62463525557km , Stadler Drain - 5.63647207255km , Tucker Jones Drain - 5.69756104767km , L'anse Creuse Bay - 6.03105462104km , Hart Drain - 6.14175413547km , Crittenden Drain - 6.14532118927km , Brandenburg Drain - 6.19785792944km , Pingle Drain - 6.23607782871km , Steinbrink Drain - 6.35647550586km , Wacker Drain - 6.56217995583km , Tesk Drain - 6.81765189114km , Feiblecorn Drain - 6.92792513524km , Bobcean Drain - 6.96963058748km , Zander Drain - 7.03577058839km , Kenner Drain - 7.07677299364km , Utica Drain - 7.09764604299km , Pitts Drain - 7.19610347703km , Fuller Drain - 7.23867738011km , Sweeney Drain - 7.25517607517km , Tilch Drain - 7.34721052941km , Belvidere Bay - 7.42259401249km , Hildebrandt Drain - 7.43138142214km , Harms Drain - 7.43396684218km , Sutherland Oemig Drain - 7.43396684218km , Lake Tranquillity - 7.58971668102km , Auvase Creek - 7.65663430073km
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