The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Clinton Lake
De Witt County, Illinois · 4,900 acres (7.7 sq mi)
57°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Clinton Lake
Clinton Lake spreads over 4,900 acres in De Witt County, Illinois. It sits on the Salt Creek. Clinton Lake was built in the 1970s on Salt Creek to supply cooling water to the Clinton Nuclear Power Station.
From end to end it runs about 10.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 43 miles. The water sits about 690 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 60 ft, with an average depth near 15 ft. Farmer City lies about 3 miles to the northeast. Bloomington, the nearest city, is about 21 miles north.
- Size
- 4,900 acres (7.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 60 ft (average 15 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 43 miles
- End to end
- About 10.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 690 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Salt Creek
- County
- De Witt County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Clinton Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, catfish, walleye and striped bass. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:39 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Clinton Lake
- Farmer Cityabout 3 mi northeast
- Clintonabout 4.4 mi west
- Maroaabout 8.2 mi southwest
- Le Royabout 9.7 mi north
- Bloomingtonnearest city, about 21 mi north
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Questions about Clinton Lake
What fish are in Clinton Lake?
Clinton Lake holds largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie, catfish, walleye and striped bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Clinton Lake?
About 60 ft at the deepest point, about 15 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Clinton Lake?
4,900 acres, with about 43 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Clinton Lake?
Farmer City is about 3 miles northeast; Clinton is about 4.4 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Clinton Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Clinton Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
