Hunting

Clinton Lake offers many opportunities for a variety of game. Deer, quail, turkey, waterfowl, dove, rabbit and squirrel may be found on public hunting lands.

There are over 9,000 acres of public land available to hunting at Clinton Lake. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages much of the land, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the remainder. The parks and the dam are closed to hunting, but most of the remaining land surrounding Clinton Lake is open to hunting.

Clinton Lake Hunting Map

The public land surrounding Clinton Lake is a mix of cropland, grassland and timber, providing excellent habitat for game species.

Waterfowl hunters can take advantage of the Coblentz Marsh, located near the Shawnee/Douglas County line, on the Wakarusa River arm of the lake.

Most hunting accidents occur because of improper gun handling. Hunters swinging on game and hunters mistaken for game are two of the most common accidents. The wearing of blaze orange and Hunter Education training can reduce the chances of being involved in an accident.

Current Kansas hunting regulations are available at http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/hunting/hunting_regulations.

Special Hunts