Reservoir

Newton Lake

Jasper County, Illinois

Newton Lake is a large lake of about 1,775 acres in Jasper County, Illinois. It is a day use fish and wildlife area known for largemouth bass.

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Surface area1,750 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motors25 HP limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

18-inch minimum, 3 per day

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

South access rampRamp
Two-lane boat ramp at the south access areaDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the IDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Newton Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Illinois Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Bass must be 18 inches or longer, so plan to release most fish.
Only two poles per angler and pole and line only.
Motors are limited to 25 HP, so plan for slower travel.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.