Fishing Jones Lake in Webster County, Missouri

• Overview

  Jones Lake lies in Webster County, in Missouri. The water sits 1,398 feet up. Compared with other Missouri water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Strafford, 3.9 miles off. It is 14 miles to Springfield, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. It rewards a look round before the first cast.

• Where to Fish on Jones Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. On Jones Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session. Small features hold more than big empty water.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 77°F for July and 31°F for January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Jones Lake the same rules apply, with local timing. A settled week fishes better than a changeable one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Salisbury Lake at 2.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Jones Lake are worth checking on the day.