Jones Lake
Glen O. Jones Lake is the main lake at Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area near Equality in Saline County. It has a public boat ramp and is fished for bass, panfish and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Redear Sunfish
Shellcracker. Beds in spring and deep shell bars in summer. Red worms on the bottom.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Saline County SFWA boat rampRampOne launch ramp and two docksDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Jones Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Jones Lake ↗Local tips
- Use a motor of 10 horsepower or less.
- Bass, bluegill, redear, crappie and channel catfish are the listed catches.
- Bring your own bait, since no nearby shop was confirmed.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.