| Species | Rating | Size | Baits, Method, and Location | |
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| 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 | ||||
| Catfish | Good | Up to 40 lbs |
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| Walleye/Saugeye/Sauger | Good | 15-18 inches | Walleye can be found on mudflats or rocky shorelines in 10-20ft. Jigs with plastics or crankbaits are producing bites. Walleye may move into shallower areas at dawn and dusk to feed. | |
| Crappie | Good | up to 15 inches | Crappie can be found on brush piles and timber in 6 - 20 ft. Crappie may move into shallower areas at dusk to feed. Jig and small plastics or minnows will produce bites. | |
| White bass/Wiper | Good | 0.5-10 lbs | White Bass and Wiper are can be found in the river channels or along the dam 20+ ft. Jigging spoons, plastics, and deep running crankbait will produce bites. | |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass | Good | 1-5 lbs | Bass can be found on rocky shorelines and main lake points in 6 - 10 ft. Crayfish imitations or crankbaits will produce bites. | |
| General Comments | ||||
| Summary: Fishing conditions have improved now that fall has set in and water temperatures are cooling. The afternoon bite is often better compared to the morning. Target shallow rocky areas that warm quickly. Deep channels and dropoffs can be productive in the morning. NEW BLUE CATFISH REGULATIONS 10 fish daily creel limit, only 1 fish 30" or longer Fisheries biologists continue to study Kansas blue catfish and the research is showing reservoirs with lower population densities exhibit the best growth rates which equates to greater numbers of larger fish available to anglers. Growth rates of blue catfish are variable across Kansas. Time required for a blue catfish to reach 30 inches is as short as 8 years at Tuttle Creek Reservoir to as long as 14 years at El Dorado Reservoir. Due to the time required to grow to larger sizes, these older and larger fish are quite valuable. Angler harvest is necessary to provide desired densities and harvest should be focused upon smaller blue catfish, especially those in the 18 to 25 inch range while releasing the larger fish to fight again. 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. | ||||
