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Five Lakes

πŸ“ Clare County, Michigan

Five Lakes is a fishing water in Clare County, Michigan (Southern Lake Huron management unit).

33
Fish species
1
Boat launches
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Public access
Conditions today C 51/100 Average conditions Last stocked May 13, 1991 Northern Pike, 35.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 1 boat launch Public access

πŸ“Š Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Five Lakes looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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51/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Average conditions, fish are catchable but may be selective.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked May 13, 1991
Last: May 13, 1991
πŸŒ– Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
πŸ‚ Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
6 game species present
Game & panfish
πŸ“ Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Five Lakes Today

Fall fish at Five Lakes are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

πŸ“Š Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Five Lakes is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass.

Low estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season

Low pressure. Good conditions for a relaxed day on the water.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

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πŸ“… Best Time to Fish Five Lakes

Combined bite activity across all 33 species in this lake.

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πŸ“ Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Black CrappieNone25 sunfish combined
BluegillNone25 sunfish combined
Largemouth Bass14"5 bass combined
Northern Pike24"2
Yellow PerchNone25

πŸ“‹ Five Lakes Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
May 13, 1991 Northern Pike 5,000 2.3"
May 15, 1990 Northern Pike 2,400 3.5"
May 11, 1988 Northern Pike 2,400 3.3"
May 21, 1987 Northern Pike 1,200 4.0"

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

πŸ“… Stocking Forecast

Based on 4 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: May.
Peak Stocking Months
May
Most Stocked Species
Northern Pike

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

βš“ Five Lakes Boat Launches (1)

One public access site is listed for Five Lakes. Select a launch for details. Details come from the Michigan DNR boating access data and can change, so check posted signs on site. See all Clare County boat launches.

Five Lakes Paved ramp Fee required 1 trailer lane 7 parking
Amenities
Vault toilet, Boating pier, AIS signage, Accessible parking, Accessible pier
Hours
Open at all times
Phone
989-386-4067
Record updated
April 2026
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🌀 Current Five Lakes Weather Conditions

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