Clinton Lake

Reservoir. Illinois, United States.
40.1663, -88.7981 — View on the map

Area
1,981 ha
Managed by
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (fisheries)
Permit required
Illinois fishing license (IDNR)
Step-free access
yes
Boat launch
yes

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

Species present

IDNR ifishillinois.org fishing outlook species

Local rules

IDNR 2026 fishing outlook: Largemouth Bass Excellent; Walleye Good; Blue Catfish Average; White Bass Fair; Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) Good; Crappie spp. Excellent. Not mapped: Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper). Site-Specific Fishing Regulations: All Fish: 2 pole and line fishing only, except above Davenport and Parnell bridges where trotlines, jugs and bank poles are permitted; bow fishing is allowed across the lake but not within 150 feet of any boat ramp, dock, beach or other developed recreational area Blue or Channel Catfish: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Large or Smallmouth Bass: 16 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit Striped, White, or Hybrid Striped Bass: 10 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 3 fish greater than or equal to 17 inches Walleye: 18 inch Minimum Length Limit; 3 Fish Daily Harvest Limit White, Black, or Hybrid Crappie: 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit wi

Area rules (Illinois) for these species

Walleye, sauger, saugeye35.6 cm

2026 season calendar

Access

Handicap Access: Yes - All IDNR ramps are now equipped with wheelchair accessible boat docks; Boat Fishing: Yes - Unrestricted; Boat Ramps: Yes

Official sources

  1. Clinton Lake — ifishillinois.org (IDNR) (accessed on 23 September 2026)