| Waterfowl numbers | Updated 9-12-24 Bi-weekly Waterfowl surveys are conducted on Clinton Reservoir every year from Sept. to March. 09/11/24 Survey Results: Mallard- 20 Green/Blue-winged Teal- 21 Pintail- 1 Hooded Merganser- 1 Canada Geese -158 Total waterfowl- 203 |
| Lake level | Lake Level is 876.63 (1.13 feet high) Conservation Pool is 875.50 Clinton Wildlife Area Refuge is OPEN (Closed October 1-January 15) |
| Hunting conditions | Wetland Pools Coblentz - All pools are currently dry; standing corn. Start pumping in October. East Coblentz- Mostly dry, water on the North end. Shadden- Dry- filled by rainfall only. Elk Creek- Elk Creek pools 1 & 2 have been pumped to less than 25% full; pool 3 is dry. The Refuge pool is full. Elk creek marsh pools are numbered West to East, with pool 1 next to boat ramp and parking lot. Lake- Lake level is just above normal pool. There are many shallow areas of the lake that offer mudflats for waterfowl hunting opportunities. The majority of teal observed have been on the shallow portions of the reservoir or dry ponds. REFUGE CLOSED FROM OCTOBER 1ST TO JANUARY 15TH. Clinton contains miles of creeks, rivers and oxbows on the wildlife area; each of which has unique conditions and frequently hold waterfowl when weather and/or hunting pressure pushes them from marsh pools.
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| Expected hunting success | Poor |
| Comments | IMPORTANT! Clinton Wildlife Area is utilizing an electronic check-in system required of all hunters. To check-in / check-out, please go to https://ksoutdoors.com/checkin using your licensing login credentials. Please remember that trapping is also allowed on the Wildlife Area. Elk Creek (Wakarusa River) and Coon Creek (Lake) boat ramps are open. Rock Creek Boat ramp is closed; a gravel launch area for canoes and kayaks is available when lake is near normal pool. |
