| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Up to 40 lbs | Blue Catfish can be caught near river channels and wind-blown shorelines. Cut shad is producing the most bites. |
| Walleye/Saugeye/Sauger | Good-Very Good | 14-18 inches | Walleye can be found on mudflats or near river channels in 10-20ft. Nightcrawlers rigged with bottom bouncers or jigs with plastics are producing bites. |
| Crappie | Good | up to 15 inches | Crappie are completed with their spawn, but some fish can still be found shallow. Most crappie will concentrated on deeper structure and brush piles. |
| Channel Catfish | Good | 0.5-5 lbs | Channel Catfish are spawning on rocky shorelines and structure that provide nesting cavities. Nightcrawlers or cut bait are producing the most bites. |
| White bass/Wiper | Fair | 0.5-10 lbs | White Bass and Wiper can be caught near river channel bends using jigs with plastics or jigging spoons. |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | Good | 1-5 lbs | Bass are spawning or nearly done. Bass can be found on spawning beds or guarding fry school. Fish can be found in the shallows, near structure. Soft plastic baits are producing bites. |
| 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. | |||
