Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
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Zebra Mussels are present at Clinton Reservoir Be sure to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment that comes in contact with the water to keep from spreading them to another lake. | |||
Current Fishing Conditions | |||
Blue Catfish | Good-Very Good | Up to 40 lbs | Blue Catfish can be caught near river channels and wind-blown shorelines. Cut bait is producing the most bites. |
Walleye/Saugeye/Sauger | Good | 14-18 inches | Walleye are preparing to spawn in the coming weeks. Fish can be found shallow on rocky shorelines at night or staging offshore during the day. Jigs and plastics or crankbaits produce the most bites. |
Crappie | Good-Fair | up to 15 inches | Crappie fishing has been good throughout the winter. Crappie will begin to break off their winter pattern as they begin to stage near spawning areas (coves with brush piles, timber, and rock). Crappie can be caught around brush piles and standing timber using minnows or small plastics. |
Channel Catfish | Good | 0.5-5 lbs | Channel Catfish activity is increasing. Nightcrawlers or cut bait are producing the most bites early in the season. |
White bass/Wiper | Good | 0.5-10 lbs | White Bass and Wiper are schooled near river/creek mouths and off the dam. They are pre-spawn and will begin spawning in the coming weeks. Jig and plastics, spoons, or small crankbaits are producing bites |
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | Fair | 1-5 lbs | Bass activity is slow, but will improve with increasing water temperatures |
District Newsletter | If you want to keep up with what is going on with Clinton Reservoir (including GPS coordinates to any newly placed brush piles) and other lakes in DG, SN, and OS Counties sign up for the Lawrence District Newsletter by clicking this link: http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/KDWP-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-Larkwrence-Fishing-District | ||
General Comments | |||
Spillway to Wakarusa River (below Clinton Dam): Few reports. Discharge has remained low. Please properly dispose of Invasive Carp. Do not release fish alive or transport live Invasive Carp. Water Level and Discharge: The most recent water level conditions can be found at the following website: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Clinton-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/ Invasive Species: Be sure to Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat when you leave to prevent the spread of Zebra mussels. Do not transport live bait captured from Clinton Reservoir. Fish Habitat: 20 Crappie jacks were placed near Bloomington West Park and should provide good habitat for shore fishing. |