Local authorities are making fishermen headed to Clinton Lake this spring of some rule changes.

Department of Natural Resources Captain John Williamson indicates crappie limits are changing some. It involves size limits of a certain number that you choose to keep - similar to Lake Shelbyville. 

According to Williamson, the idea is to let the crappie population in Clinton Lake get bigger and make the lake more appealing to fishermen.

Capt. Williamson anticipates more fishermen getting to the lake as the weather turns nice. He implores anyone visiting Clinton Lake and the park itself to pick up trash. He says the adage, if you bring it in, take it out should always be in mind at Clinton Lake or your local recreation spot.