reservoir in Illinois, USA
A 4,895-acre cooling lake for the Clinton power station, Clinton Lake stays warm year-round and is known for largemouth and smallmouth bass, blue and channel catfish, white and hybrid striped bass, crappie and bluegill. Located in a power-plant cooling lake on Salt Creek in DeWitt County.
Clinton Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Clinton Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Clinton Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Clinton Lake. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Clinton Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Clinton Lake:
Anglers at Clinton Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and White Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Clinton Lake before you cast a line.
Clinton Lake is a reservoir in Illinois, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.