| 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 | 35 inch minimum length limit and 5 daily creel limit went into effect January 1, 2016. This regulation was implemented to protect brood fish, so that the population could have a chance to improve. | ||
| Smallmouth Bass | 18 inch minimum length limit went into effect Jan. 1, 2016. This regulation change makes smallmouth bass regulations the same as those for largemouth bass. | ||
| Walleye/Saugeye | Fair-Good | 1-2 lbs | Walleye bite has been decent on the mud flats. Bottom bouncers with nightcrawler, jigs, and crankbaits are producing bites. |
| Crappie | Fair-Good | 0.5-1.5 lbs | Crappie bite has varied from day to day. Search brush piles and standing timber in 12-16ft to find active fish. |
| Channel Catfish | Good | 0.5-5 lbs | Channel catfish are spawning and can be found on rocky shorelines with rip rap. |
| White bass | Fair - Good | 0.5-2 lbs | White Bass have finished spawning and are feeding. Target wind-blown points or along the dam. |
| Wiper | Fair - Good | 4-8 lbs | Reports of large Wipers being caught on the dam and in the spillway using white flukes or large swim baits. |
| Black Bass | Fair - Good | 1-5 lbs | Largemouth Bass can be found in coves with flood vegetation. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. |
| 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 | |||
| Recent high discharge has spurred several good reports of multi-species action along the dam and in the spillway. Water Level: As of June 22nd, Clinton Reservoir was 2 ft above normal pool level with low discharge of 21 cfs. 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 keep from spreading Zebra mussels to other lakes. 12 Georgia cubes were placed near N 38.953 W 95.38779, along with 6 other cubes placed near N 38.93852 W 95.39023. These locations should provide good opportunities for bank anglers in the near future. | |||
