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Clinton Lake

Lake fishing  Kansas · 07:04 - 19:29

Clinton Lake is a lake set in Kansas. Anglers here fish mainly for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 82% The bite right now
Top bet: Muskellunge Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
92°
Fri
76%
92°
Sat
80%
93°
Sun
84%
86°
Best day
Mon
81%
79°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
75°F
Air temp
87°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 18:14–20:14

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:19–18:19 Major period 04:19–06:19 Minor period 11:56–13:26 Minor period 21:11–22:41

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
87°
18:00
79°
19:00
74°
20:00
74°
21:00
73°
22:00
72°
23:00
72°
00:00
71°
01:00
72°
02:00
72°
03:00
72°
04:00
73°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
82%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
81%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
62%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
55%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
55%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish and Walleye.

Muskellunge is generally most active around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn 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 crankbait for muskellunge, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for muskellunge at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try firetiger, chartreuse or black for muskellunge.
Lure Crankbait for muskellunge: Big plugs and jerkbaits.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Clinton Lake?

Popular catches here include Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Flathead Catfish, Walleye, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Clinton 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 Clinton Lake?

For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Clinton Lake right now?

Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 20%.