Lake Clinton Spring 2010

We have gone the last 2 years on the 3rd sun in April. The Warm Section was about 80-85. The cold section was about 60-65 about half way down. Last spring was cold and the water was still Warm. It would be fine in may. Although if it is windy out of the southwest it can get VERY rough in the warm section. We were there on a very windy day last April and used the warm section launch, which had very little protection. While waiting to load on the trailer we took a wave over the transom that went all the way up to the pylon on a 226.

Count me in bpski told me about this lake we went there in April water temp 80s on the warm 65s on the cold.This lake is great in the early and late season.

SN206
Clinton lake is in central IL near Champaign, Urbana.

I'm interested for sure! Seems like a great way to kick off the summer!!

I'd consider a spring trip down there for sure. I have no plans that far in advance.

I'm planning on a spring and fall run. No better way to kick off and wrap up the year for us Northerners. Moj' would be in for sure as well, barring any conflicts.

Would April be a little early? If most of us are tent camping, it could be pretty damn cold. Many years, I'm still snowboarding in late April.

We went to Clinton in April 09 the air temp can be iffy but the water temp was 60 on the cold side and 80 on the warm side. Clinton has become one of my favorites. Count us in whenever you go there.

RJ,
That sounds like a good time to hit Clinton. Can't do it that weekend. Possible the next

Can I ask what a "loop" campsite is?? Is that one where you don't have to back up a rig and or trailer??

Moj'

Sometimes its hard for me to speak properly with a keyboard. The campsites are built as loops and they are identified with letters A-J or K (I think). I requested the campsite = loop A site 43. If you are coming down there is a pdf form that you need to print, fill out, and mail to the Clinton Lake Recreation Area. They only accept mailed reservations. On the form you can request a loop and which sites you would prefer. The pdf can be found on their website LK Clinton campsite request
I mailed my form back asking for campsite A43 or 44, or any open between A40-47.
We're trying to stay in that area but we'll take what they've got open.

And yes the campsites have room for your truck and boat/trailer to park.

I hope you can make it.

I've got the cabin fever something fierce!

We just got back from a week in the Keys, that only made things worse.
Our summer is filling up way fast, so I was thinking why not at least mention it.
On a related note Im guess-timating that the Green Lake Reunion will probably fall on July 16-18 Ive got that pencilled in on the calendar already too. I know Im sick but man...I cant wait for the season to begin!

Moj,

Sorry man, we're booked the weekend before and the two after. I hate how summer fills up way too fast.

What Up Hollywood.

That was a nice 197 but it sold. Unfortunately my website is outdated, but I'm within weeks of finishing and launching my new site. I really should rework the current site but instead just figured I would put the time in on the new one. Are you looking for something in particular? shoot me an email

We've got site A44. I hope you decide to go.

Nautiquehunter wrote: I must have missed the date? What is the dates of this function?

June 11-13th.....

Have to catch you another time Mike.. That weekend I've got other commitments.. Looking to plan something late May, weather pending...

Have a great time, Clinton's great...

Moj'

The warm water end of the lake is open on April 1. The weather focast is 72 and sunny for the first 74 on the second. I am de winterizing this weekend and I'm shooting for a one day early kickoff. I will let you know how it goes.