Clinton Lake

Species present

• Largemouth bassMicropterus salmoides
• WalleyeSander vitreus

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

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)