Glen Jones Lake in Saline County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Glen Jones Lake lies within the bounds of Saline County, Illinois. It stands 407 feet above sea level. There is roughly 2.0 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It lies lower than most water we list in Illinois. The closest town, Eldorado, is 9.1 miles distant. Evansville sits 49 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Glen Jones Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Survey and observation records for Saline County include bluegill, black bullhead, green sunfish, threadfin shad and brindled madtom. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Glen Jones Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 78°F; the cold one sits at 31°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Glen Jones Lake around it. Consistent weather beats warm weather for steady sport.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Glen O Jones Lake is the mapped launch, some half a mile from here. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Snockey Pond sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Glen Jones Lake in what we hold.