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, 2024 season
Heavy
Hunter pressure — 96th 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
Scout Clinton Lake State Recreation Area on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery — free on the Scout map.