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Clinton Lake
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General info
Clinton Lake is a lake located in Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Blue catfish.
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When is the Largemouth Bass biting in Clinton Lake?
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Fishing regulations at Clinton Lake, IL
Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Illinois can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of March 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Clinton Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 194 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 143 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 71 members reported to have caught this fish
- @brandondavis6839 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @bassemperor reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @jamesriley8090 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @jamesriley8090 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @harinvenkatachalam reported a nice Channel catfish.
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