Clinton Lake and Weldon Springs are seeing an increase in fishermen and foot traffic as a nice stretch of weather allows for outdoor activity.

That's according to Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman, who told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show Thursday there has been a noticeable increase in foot traffic at Weldon Springs and more fishermen at Clinton Lake in the last week.

If you're headed to Weldon Springs, the popular barn trail is going to look a little different. Workman indicates just last week, the barns on the trail were taken down via a controlled burn.

Additionally, a significant number of trees were taken out on the north end of Weldon Springs recently. Workman explains the plan is to reseed those areas with natural prairie grass.

Officer Workman indicates the Lake is seeing an uptick in fishermen recently. With the boat ramps now clear of snow and ice, the ramps are starting see more activity as well.