Clinton Lake Fishing Tournaments
0 tournament dates listed ahead and 13 past listings on Clinton Lake, Illinois. View on a map ↗
0dates listed ahead
3organizers named
4launch sites named
Octoberbusiest month
Saturdaysmost common day
No tournaments are listed ahead on Clinton Lake right now. Submit an event.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Tournament Waters Near Clinton Lake
Straight-line distance between map positions; 0 of 1 have tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 482,763 |
| Blue Catfish | Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 96,626 |
| Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | Jan 1, 2025 | 2 | 83,061 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (11, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stocked | Walleye | 244,134 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2026 | Stocked | Blue Catfish | 49,036 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | 5,966 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | 77,095 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Blue Catfish | 47,590 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2025 | Stocked | Walleye | 238,629 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Striped Bass X White Bass (Wiper) | 73,030 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Black Crappie | 12,860 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Black Crappie | 8,068 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Blue Catfish | 48,950 | Advanced Fingerling (4 - 7") |
| 2024 | Stocked | Walleye | 236,550 | Fingerling (1 - 3") |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Illinois stocking →
State Records Caught Here
| Species | Record | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Drum | 38 lb 4 oz | 2018 |
From the Illinois state record list (source).
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 13 past listings
- Bass Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sun, Nov 1, 2026
- Crappie Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Clinton Lake — Oct 23–24, 2026
- Crappie Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sat, Oct 17, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Clinton Lake — Oct 17–18, 2026
- Catfish Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sun, Oct 11, 2026
- Catfish Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sat, Oct 10, 2026
- Bass Tournament – Clinton Lake — Thu, Oct 8, 2026
- Crappie Tournament – Clinton Lake — Sun, Oct 4, 2026
- Clinton Lake — Sat, Aug 29, 2026
- Clinton Lake — Sun, May 3, 2026
- NBAA Illinois 2026 – Clinton Lake — Sat, Mar 28, 2026
Clinton Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Clinton Lake?
- 13 are on record here, none currently scheduled ahead.
- When is tournament season on Clinton Lake?
- Most listed tournaments fall in October, March and May, usually on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Which ramps do Clinton Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Marina, Mascoutin State Park and 6599 Sailboat Rd most often.
- Who runs tournaments on Clinton Lake?
- National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA), Presleys Elite Tournament Trail and LHA Elite.
- What species are Clinton Lake tournaments for?
- Bass, Catfish and Crappie.