The thick of the Clinton Lake boating season is wrapped for 2021 and DNR officials are reflecting on the year behind and reminding of some things on Clinton Lake for the winter.

DNR Conservation Police Captain John Williamson reminds now until the spring, the area of the lake between the DeWitt Bridge and the Rt. 48 bridge is closed. He says this gives the fish a place of refuge because it is the warm water portion of the lake.

The Clinton Power Station is currently on its refueling outage. Capt. Williamson says that is having an impact on the current of the water but other than that, Clinton Lake has been the destination for fishing this year.

Captain Williamson praises boaters for their awareness of having a sober operator. He is noticing boats where there is drinking but there's a sober operator. He believes the massaging of having a sober operator is paying off.

Capt. Williamson indicates while they still encountered some parking issues, he says they were not as prevalent as in years past and is thankful for that. He also points out the trash issue that plagued the parks shortly after they reopened after COVID has not been as much of an issue either and he attributes that to the efforts of local outdoorsmen who are coordinating those efforts.