Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
State Recreation Area
9,808
Huntable acres
209
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Higher recorded trips
Hunter pressure (94.6th pctl statewide)
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game. Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Waterfowl, Upland Game
Methods: Furbearer trapping
Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting. Rules change and site-specific quotas apply.
Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO
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Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.