Fishing conditions for Clinton Lake (KS, fishing)
Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 29
4:37 PM
humidity
50%uv index
0lowcloud cover
3%visibility
24kmmoon rise
19:49AMmoon
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Clinton Lake (KS, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Clinton Lake (KS, fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Clinton Lake (KS, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 91°F (33°C). Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 08:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 9.8 mph (4.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.8 mph (6.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:49 PM and moonset at 5:06 AM.
About this spot
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Clinton Lake (KS, fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Clinton Lake (KS, fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Today (8 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Clinton Lake (KS, fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 91°F (33°C). Sunrise today: 06:19 AM, sunset: 08:37 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 9.8 mph (4.4 m/s), with gusts reaching 14.8 mph (6.6 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:49 PM and moonset at 5:06 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Clinton Lake is a 7,000-acre USACE reservoir in Douglas County, Kansas, near Lawrence and the University of Kansas, supporting largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish in a productive Kansas reservoir setting. It is one of the premier multi-bass species fishing lakes in northeastern Kansas, noted for its good smallmouth bass population in the clear, rocky sections of the reservoir. Spot Features: Clinton Lake is a 7,000-acre USACE reservoir on the Wakarusa River in Douglas County, Kansas, near Lawrence, featuring diverse habitat with rocky points, vegetated coves, and open water that supports both bass species. Smallmouth bass along the rocky shoreline with crankbaits and soft plastics, largemouth in the vegetated coves, catfish with cut bait. Multiple boat ramps provide access. Seasonality: Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are the primary sport fish at Clinton Lake (KS), with peak activity in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Smallmouth bass are most aggressive in the rocky, clearer sections in late spring and summer. Channel catfish feed through the warmer months. The lake is a popular destination near Lawrence and Topeka.