Fishing Jones Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota

• Overview

  This water sits in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It lies 951 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 70 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. About 1.7 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Minnesota listings. The closest town, Clearwater, is 3.3 miles away. Then Becker, 5.7 miles, and Saint Augusta, 9 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Jones Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Sherburne County include bluegill, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie and common carp. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Jones Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 10°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about late November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan around that when you fish Jones Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Crescent Lake sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. For Jones Lake in particular, ask before you travel.