Lake Clinton
De Witt County, Illinois4,586 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Illinois EPA for this lake.
- Impaired · Algal growth
- 45 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Clinton in De Witt County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 4586 acres.
Lake Clinton is a 4,586-acre lake in De Witt County, Illinois with a maximum depth of 45 feet (16-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Illinois EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Clinton is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch1 documented ramp
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water45 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water4,586 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Clinton is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, cause unknown, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Clinton is safe to swim in today is a call for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Clinton
These are the measurements Illinois EPA publishes for Lake Clinton, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
45 ft
Average depth
15.6 ft
Surface area
4,586 acres
Shoreline
79.2 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Illinois EPA
Recreation & Access
- Clinton LakePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Lake Clinton
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Whitetail Prairie Campground4.3 km
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Ringneck Ridge Campground4.6 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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EPA Impairment Status
Lake Clinton is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Designated uses not supporting: Other.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit IL_REI · Official waterbody report
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Clinton
Where is Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton is a lake in De Witt County, Illinois. Its water-quality measurements are published by Illinois EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton in De Witt County, Illinois has water-quality measurements published by Illinois EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 45 ft. Surface area: 4586 acres.
Is Lake Clinton safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Lake Clinton is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for algal growth, cause unknown, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen). Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton has a maximum depth of 45 feet and an average depth of 15.6 feet. The lake covers 4586 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Clinton Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Illinois's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Lake Clinton?
- Lake Clinton has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Whitetail Prairie Campground, Clinton Lake State Recreation Area Ringneck Ridge Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Clinton come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles