Bait-shops in Clare and Isabella County

Clare County Main Lakes are Budd Lake, Lake Thirteen, Long Lake, Shamrock, George, and Crooked Lake, also the trout streams produce lots of healthy trout. Clare County has good deer numbers with the best hunting on the east part of the county. Farwell and Harrison has fabulous pike and bluegill fishing though the ice. Isabella County main lakes are Coldwater Lake, Stevenson Lake, and Littlefield Lake. The Chippawa River flows with though the county and offers great fishing.

 

Farwell Trading Post

720 N. Main Street Farwell Mi
989-588-4161
 

Has a full line of live bait and tackle

704 North First Street , Harrrison, MI

(989) 539-3700

Has a full line of bait and tackle

Sharp’s Market
5201 N. Grant Ave Harrison, Mi
989-539-9862

Has a full line of bait and tackle

K.D. Quick Stop
235 N. Clare Ave Harrison, MI
989-539-9862

Has a full line of bait and tackle

Bev’s 8 Point Lake Party Store
10585 S. Shore Dr. Lake, MI
989-544-3340

Has a full line  of bait and tackle

8800 S. Clare Ave. Clare, Mi
989-386-3475

Has crawlers and worms with a huge inventory of hunting and fishing supplies

NO MINNOWS

Kerns Grocery
2775 N. Rogers Ave Harrison, MI
989-539-6803

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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 30, 2025

🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks   •   Moon: Waxing gibbous (~75%) → prime afternoon action   •   Major feeding: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM   •   Minor feeding: 7:00 AM–8:00 AM & 11:00 PM–12:00 AM💧 Water Temps & Thermocline   •   Inland lakes: ~75–77 °F   •   Lake Michigan surface: ~70 °F   •   Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—salmon & walleye hotspot🌬️ Wind & Weather   •   Wind: Light SE breeze, 5–8 mph; calm bays early   •   Forecast: Partly cloudy → isolated late‑day sprinkles🎣 Live‑Bait & Lindy‑Rig Best Practices   •   Morning minor (7:00 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—rotate bait every 20 min   •   Midday major (4:00 PM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm draped through the thermocline   •   Evening minor (11:00 PM): Slip‑bobber + leech on a Lindy setup over drop‑offs🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking at 55–65 ft; mid‑column ~56 °F; surface ~70 °F   •   Trolling:      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher‑spoon combos set 40–60 ft back      •   Strategy: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30–50 ft) for highest strike rates Tight lines and Baitman out#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing#michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines See MoreSee Less

🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 30, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: Waxing gibbous (~75%) → prime afternoon action
   •   Major feeding: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
   •   Minor feeding: 7:00 AM–8:00 AM & 11:00 PM–12:00 AM
⸻
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Inland lakes: ~75–77 °F
   •   Lake Michigan surface: ~70 °F
   •   Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—salmon & walleye hotspot
⸻
🌬️ Wind & Weather
   •   Wind: Light SE breeze, 5–8 mph; calm bays early
   •   Forecast: Partly cloudy → isolated late‑day sprinkles
⸻
🎣 Live‑Bait & Lindy‑Rig Best Practices
   •   Morning minor (7:00 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—rotate bait every 20 min
   •   Midday major (4:00 PM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm draped through the thermocline
   •   Evening minor (11:00 PM): Slip‑bobber + leech on a Lindy setup over drop‑offs
⸻
🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall
   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking at 55–65 ft; mid‑column ~56 °F; surface ~70 °F
   •   Trolling:
      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher‑spoon combos set 40–60 ft back
      •   Strategy: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30–50 ft) for highest strike rates Tight lines and Baitman out
#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing
#michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 29, 2025

🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks   •   Moon: First Quarter (~50%) — expect strong midday action.   •   Major feeding: 8:15 AM–10:15 AM & 8:45 PM–10:45 PM   •   Minor feeding: 2:15 AM–3:15 AM & 2:15 PM–3:15 PM💧 Water Temps & Thermocline   •   Surface temps: Inland lakes ~75 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore ~69 °F   •   Thermocline: Sharp 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—prime deep-water zone🌬️ Wind & Conditions   •   Light SE breeze 4–7 mph; glassy bays early. Clouds building late.🎣 Live-Bait & Lindy Rig Tips   •   Morning minor (2:15 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—refresh every 20 min.   •   Midday major (8:15 AM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm fished through the thermocline.   •   Evening minor (2:15 PM): Slip-bobber under the moon with leech on Lindy setup by drop-offs.🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall)   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking 50–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~69 °F   •   Trolling Setup:      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back; focus on the thermal break to trigger strikesTight lines and Baitman out#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing #michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines See MoreSee Less

🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 29, 2025
⸻
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: First Quarter (~50%) — expect strong midday action.
   •   Major feeding: 8:15 AM–10:15 AM & 8:45 PM–10:45 PM
   •   Minor feeding: 2:15 AM–3:15 AM & 2:15 PM–3:15 PM
⸻
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Surface temps: Inland lakes ~75 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore ~69 °F
   •   Thermocline: Sharp 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—prime deep-water zone
⸻
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
   •   Light SE breeze 4–7 mph; glassy bays early. Clouds building late.
⸻
🎣 Live-Bait & Lindy Rig Tips
   •   Morning minor (2:15 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—refresh every 20 min.
   •   Midday major (8:15 AM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm fished through the thermocline.
   •   Evening minor (2:15 PM): Slip-bobber under the moon with leech on Lindy setup by drop-offs.
⸻
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall)
   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking 50–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~69 °F
   •   Trolling Setup:
      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back; focus on the thermal break to trigger strikes
Tight lines and Baitman out
#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing #michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlinesImage attachment

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