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    Clinton Lake

    Any reports or info on Clinton? I’m not real familiar with the lake but I thinking about driving up for something different and some new water to fish for a day. Anyone catching any bass or know what the water temps are?

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    Sorry I haven’t been in a while. Should be able to catch some bass between the marina and the first bridge east. Can’t go under bridge till April 1

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    Thank you sir

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    Just saw this pic of a near 9lber caught at Clinton today. Report was the fish were biting pretty good. Wish that was me!!!

    Clinton Fish.jpg

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    Dang I’m jealous!!! Newton has been really really good for me so I’ve just stayed close to home. Nothing that big. Just lots of fish and lots of nice fish.

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    Anyone have a recent water temp report?

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    According to the government its 59 at the dam.
    Please release me,let me go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by H&H Fishing View Post
    Anyone have a recent water temp report?

    Last weekend it was 54-55 around the marina and 51-52 further up the cold arm. Didn't go up around what I call the Dewitt bridge to get a temp that way. The damn was around 52
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    When do they open up the hot side past the bridge?

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    April 1st I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by stratosjoe View Post
    April 1st I think

    Yes!