Clinton Lake, IL
AKA: Lake Clinton
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About Clinton Lake
The serene setting of Lake Clinton awaits your visit for a day on the water. Providing a nice variety boating and outdoor activities, Clinton Lake is an 4,900-acre lake in the east-central part of Illinois, a few miles east of Clinton. There are over 125 miles of shoreline, much of which is not accessible. Canoes and kayaks provide access to these areas, and the boat launch ramps facilitate launching of all types of boats. The marina, on the water, serves the boating visitors.
Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
670 N Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off 670 N Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Boat Ramp Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Parnell Boat Access Area
Located in the northeast section of the lake, west side, at the north end of the Liberty Road Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
The Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, east side, off 1550 E Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Weldon Access Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off 885 N Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Marinas
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Campground - 217 935-8722
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, white bass and hybrid striped bass at Clinton Lake in Illinois.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Clinton Lake Marina
6599 Sailboat Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
217 736-2727
Clinton Lake Site Office 217 935-8722
IDNR Fisheries County Biologist 217 784-4730
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