Lake Clinton (IL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake Clinton?

Clinton Lake is a 4,900-acre Lake in Illinois. bank fishing opportunities exits from the fishing pier at the Spillway Access area and Valley Mill. Species of fish in Clinton Lake include largemouth bass, catfish, panfish, crappie, and walleye. With a diverse set of species there's something for every angler of eveyr skill level.

Q: What is Lake Clinton's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake Clinton is a 4585.51 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a stained water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Lake Clinton?

Lake Clinton contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Striped Bass, Catfish.

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Lake Clinton Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

13 Reports on Lake Clinton

8 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Nathan M Gravert
Silver Ambassador
3/12/23
52° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')
- Structure
  Points
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)
Tried to find some fish today in the cooler water and the slick calm conditions made it tough, but still found some really nice fish cranking points and gravel flats near the entrance of coves. Caught a 5.5lb largemouth... Read More
Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL
Hotbait
Berkley Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"
Out of Stock
Sufix Advance Hyper CoPolymer Advanced Monofilament 12lb / Clear
$10.59
Daiwa Tatula 80 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1
$209.99
St. Croix Victory Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock
Nathan M Gravert
Silver Ambassador
3/11/23
63° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Rip Rap
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Wind was blowing hard, but we focused on the warmer water. Caught lots of fish on jigs and crankbaits around the riprap and wood. My biggest on the day was 4.25, but my partner broke his PB with... Read More
Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL
Hotbait
Strike King Denny Brauer Structure Jig 1/2 oz / Black Blue
$4.99
Berkley Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"
Out of Stock
Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Craw Black Blue Flake / 3"
$4.29
Seaguar AbrazX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / Clear
$38.99
Sufix Advance Hyper CoPolymer Advanced Monofilament 12lb / Clear
$10.59
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1
$209.99
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Extra-Fast
Out of Stock
St. Croix Victory Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock
Nathan M Gravert
Silver Ambassador
3/11/22
63° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')
- Structure
  Rip Rap
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)
Air temps were cold, but the fishing on this power plant lake was HOT! I used the new St.Croix Legend tournament crankbait rod with a tatula SV to make precise casts to the bank. A DT6 or DT8... Read More
Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL
Hotbait
Rapala DT 6 Chartreuse Brown / 2"
Out of Stock
Rapala DT 8 Smash / 2"
$7.69
Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards
$23.99
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1
Out of Stock
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium / Moderate
Out of Stock
St. Croix Victory Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Moderate-Fast
Out of Stock

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Top ProductsReported on Lake Clinton for Spring Largemouth Bass

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Top Baits Reported

Hotbait

Berkley

Frittside 7 Special Red Craw / 2 1/2"

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$10.99

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Black/Blue

HotbaitBest Seller

Z-Man

Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz / Black/Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$15.99

Denny Brauer Structure Jig 1/2 oz / Black Blue

Hotbait

Strike King

Denny Brauer Structure Jig 1/2 oz / Black Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.99

Big Bite Baits

Kamikaze Craw Black Blue Flake / 3"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$4.29

Hotbait

Rapala

DT 6 Chartreuse Brown / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$7.69

Best Seller

Rapala

DT 8 Smash / 2"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$7.69

Dirty Jigs

Scott Canterbury Flippin Jig 1/2 oz / Black & Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.49

NetBait

Paca Chunk Sr. Black/Blue / 3 1/4"

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$2.89

Hog Farmer Spunk Shad Pintail 4 1/2" / Black & Blue Flake

Best Seller

Hog Farmer Bait Company

Hog Farmer Spunk Shad Pintail 4 1/2" / Black & Blue Flake

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$5.99

Model II Tungsten Football Jig 3/8 oz / Black

HotbaitBest Seller

Keitech

Model II Tungsten Football Jig 3/8 oz / Black

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$5.69

Best Seller

Berkley

PowerBait Chigger Craw 3" / Black Blue

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$5.99

Other Top Reported Products

Sufix

Advance Hyper CoPolymer Advanced Monofilament 12lb / Clear

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$10.59

Victory Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast

St. Croix

Victory Casting Rods 7'2" / Medium-Heavy / Moderate-Fast

2 Fishing Reports

2 Techniques Reported

$200.00

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

Best Seller

Seaguar

InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$26.99

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

Best Seller

Daiwa

Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Right / 7.1:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$209.99

Daiwa

Tatula CT 100 Casting Reel Right / 7.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Football Jigs

$149.99

Daiwa

Tatula 80 Casting Reel Right / 6.3:1

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')

$209.99

Seaguar

AbrazX 100% Fluorocarbon 17lb / Clear

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$38.99

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Extra-Fast

St. Croix

Legend Tournament Bass Casting Rods 7'3" / Heavy / Extra-Fast

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Structure Jigs

$320.00

Sufix

Advance Fluorocarbon 12lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')

$23.99

Seaguar

Tatsu Fluorocarbon 17lb / 200 Yards

1 Fishing Report

Reported for Bladed Jigs

$56.99

Top Fishing Techniques reported for Spring Largemouth Bass on Lake Clinton

Choose a top technique based upon Lake Clinton Reports filed by local anglers.

Bladed Jigs 25%

Structure Jigs 25%

Buzzbaits 13%

Football Jigs 13%

Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') 13%

Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') 13%

Lake Clinton (IL)Fishing Reports

Lake Clinton Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Points)

Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)

Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL

Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6') in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Rip Rap)

Nathan recommended this gear for Lake Clinton, IL

Top ProductsReported on Lake Clinton for Spring Largemouth Bass

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What do you need to know about Lake Clinton?

What is Lake Clinton's size, depth, and clarity?

What fish are in Lake Clinton?