Clendening Lake

Lake fishing Ohio · 07:05 - 19:34

Clendening Lake is a lake in Ohio. The main target species are White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Prime 66% The bite right now

Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

75%

86°

Thu

84%

81°

Best day

Fri

81%

74°

Sat

76%

79°

Sun

84%

72°

Mon

80%

84°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Mainly clear

Water temp (est.)

73°F

Air temp

81°F

Wind

6 mph

Pressure

30.17 inHg → stable

Clouds

36.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-15 23:21

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Day 08:20–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit

Major period 15:35–17:35 Major period 03:35–05:35 Minor period 11:02–12:32 Minor period 20:38–22:08

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00

81°

18:00

80°

19:00

76°

20:00

73°

21:00

72°

22:00

72°

23:00

71°

00:00

71°

01:00

70°

02:00

69°

03:00

69°

04:00

69°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass

Morone chrysops

66%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

56%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

55%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

54%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

38%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.

Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Clendening Lake is a reservoir located in Harrison County, Ohio, in the United States, formed by damming Brushy Fork, 0.5 miles (0.80 km) East of Tippecanoe.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Clendening Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Clendening Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Clendening Lake?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Clendening Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.