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 down a little; water temperature is in the 80's. Fishing is pretty fair. Some rain received.

Crappie ... Slow; Look for fish around deep timber and brush; active at 10 feet deep.

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

Largemouth Bass ... Pretty Fair; Picking up a little; Crankbaits and plastics are producing fish on the main lake points.

Striped Bass ... Fair; Look for fish near the dam with with jigs and twister tails.

White Bass ... Fair to Good; Twister tails and blade baits are the baits of choice this week.

Walleye ... Slow; Anglers are drifting leeches, and dew worms near the dam area. Also picking up a few with night crawlers.

Catfish ... Good; Night crawlers, shrimp, and dip bait are all producing. Nice sized fish around the bridge area.

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