De Witt County · reservoir · 4,585 acres
Lake Clinton
Stocked 28× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Lake Clinton is a reservoir in De Witt County, Illinois, stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie, Blue Catfish and Largemouth Bass — most recently on Jan 1, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
59°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
63°
17 mph
46%
Sat
Showers
72°
67°
15 mph
83%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 244,134 | 2" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 238,629 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 5,966 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 77,095 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 47,590 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 47,590 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 77,095 | 2" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 48,950 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 8,068 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 12,860 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 73,030 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 236,550 | 2" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 61,868 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 13,714 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 5,300 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 26,933 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 61,868 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 160,346 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | White Crappie | 44,060 | 2" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 17,914 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 212,015 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Largemouth Bass | 564,750 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 48,950 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 20,235 | 2" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | White Crappie | 31,059 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 48,950 | 5.5" | |
| Jan 1 | Striped Bass x White Bass (Wiper) | 19,540 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | White Crappie | 2,430 | 5.5" | |
When does Lake Clinton get stocked?
Going by 28 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Illinois waters with black crappie → · All Illinois waters with blacknose crappie →
Nearby waters
- Lake Shinneman2.0 mi
- Carters Pond3.4 mi
- Clinton Anglers Lakes3.6 mi
- North Fork Salt Creek3.3 mi
- Weldon Springs Lake6.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Clyde Vance Lake8.8 mi
- Kickapoo Creek11.6 mi
- West Fork Salt Creek11.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Clinton fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Clinton?+
Lake Clinton is stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie, Blue Catfish and Largemouth Bass in De Witt County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2026 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Clinton get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 2021, stocking at Lake Clinton peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Clinton?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Clinton?+
Lake Clinton is a reservoir in De Witt County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.