Jonason Lake Fishing Guide, Chisago County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Chisago County, Minnesota, is where Jonason Lake sits. The ground around here is rolling bush. At roughly 17 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Chisago County standards. Head to Cambridge, 5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit Harris (7.2 miles) and North Branch (8.8 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Jonason Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Chisago County include largemouth bass, common carp and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Jonason Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 9°F for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Jonason Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Asp Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Jonason Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.