FISHING AREA: Fishing is outstanding at the 4,900 acre lake. It is the ideal place to drop your line and catch fish. Favorite fishing spots are in the upper arms of the lake, the bridges and the spillway. Boaters can fish the old creek channels or submerged flats for great action. There are six public boat ramps and one canoe launch. There is also a special pier at the Mascoutin access area for the disabled. A variety of boats are available for rent at the Dockside Marina which also has a full-service bait and tackle shop. Clinton Lake also has a beautiful, 1,000 white sand beach for swimmers. Enjoy the great outdoors at the lake - go picnicking, hiking, camping, water skiing, hunting for upland game, horseback riding, boating and fishing. It's a wonderful place to relax and watch the wildlife and nearly 40 species of birds. Clinton Lake is located 3 miles east of clinton in central Illinois. Travel Illinois Route 54 in Dewitt County.

WATER CONDITIONS: Water levels are decent; temperatures are near 80 degrees. Lots of rain this past week!

FISH:
Crappie ... Poor; Look for fish around timber and brush; 10 - 16 feet deep.

Bluegill ... Fair; Fish are biting around the docks and along the edges on red worms and wax worms.

Largemouth Bass ... Good; Crankbaits and spinners are producing fish on the main lake points.

Striped Bass ... Very Good; Big Ones! Look for fish near the dam with with flashy spoons, jigs, and twister tails.

Walleye ... Slow; Anglers are finding a few by slow trolling crankbaits near the dam area.

Catfish ... Good; Shrimp,dip bait, and worms have been producing. Fish deep for the big ones.

Carp ... Good; Activity all along the shorelines. Fish biting on worms.