Jones Lake Fishing in Barry County, Michigan

• Overview

  Jones Lake stands in Barry County, Michigan. It sits in rolling bush country. With some 33 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Some 1.6 miles away sits Stony Point, the nearest settlement. The nearest city of size is Grand Rapids, 33 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Jones Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Barry County include bluegill, largemouth bass and yellow perch. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Jones Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 71°F and January reads 22°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late March. Averages place the thaw at late March and the freeze at mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Jones Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Holcomb Lake sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Jones Lake before loading the car.