Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Clinton State Park - South Shore Accesson Clinton Lake

    Popular shore and boat access with nearby structure and reed beds frequented by bass and white bass.
    Clinton Lake reportDirections38.8821°N, 95.3294°W

    Conditions right now

    No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.

    Weather now
    50°F
    Partly Cloudy, wind 20 mph N
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Predatory species like Walleye

    1. 01Predatory species like Walleye, Pike, and Muskellunge are actively feeding on baitfish and leeches.
    2. 02Crappie, Bluegill, and Sunfish can be found deeper, keying in on nymphs and small baitfish.
    3. 03Midge pupae and scuds remain consistent food sources for a wide range of species.
    4. 04Warmer fall days might still offer limited topwater action for panfish near cover.

    What to tie on at Clinton State Park - South Shore Access

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Chironomid Pupa (Black)

    #14#16

    Midge pupae are a primary and consistent food source in lakes, and effective for subsurface feeders in fall.

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    Mysis Shrimp

    #14#16#18

    Mysis shrimp are a crucial and consistent food source in large reservoirs, effective when fished dead drift near the bottom in fall.

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    Muskie Fly

    #3/0#4/0#5/0

    Designed specifically for muskies and pike, this baitfish imitation is highly effective in large lakes during the fall feeding frenzy.

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    Clouser Minnow (Chartreuse/White)

    #4#6#8

    An effective baitfish imitation, great for targeting predatory fish that are actively feeding in fall.

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    Balanced Leech (Black)

    #14#16

    Leeches are a staple forage for predatory fish in stillwaters year-round, making this pattern highly effective in fall.

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    Woolly Bugger (Olive)

    #4#6#8

    A versatile streamer pattern imitating leeches and baitfish, excellent for various predatory species in cooling fall waters.

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    Scud

    #14#16

    Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in lakes with aquatic vegetation, appealing to a wide range of species in fall.

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    Articulated Streamer (Drunk Sculpin)

    #2#4#6

    Sculpin patterns are excellent for targeting larger predatory fish in fall as they key on substantial baitfish.

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    Chironomid Pupa

    #12#14#16#18#20

    Chironomids (midges) are a primary food source in stillwaters during spring. A black pupa imitation is often effective for crappie and other panfish feeding subsurface.

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    Kansas season by season

    What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.

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    Fly shops nearby

    Local flies, current advice and guided trips.

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