Jones Lake Fishing Guide, Rusk County, Texas

• Overview

  Jones Lake is a Rusk County water, in Texas. The water sits 446 feet up. Surface area is around 38 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Henderson, is 12 miles away. Beyond it, New Summerfield at 20 miles and Timpson at 21 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Jones Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, redfin pickerel and Rio Grande longear sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. The shape of Jones Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 45°F and July at about 82°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fish stay active all year, but they move with the heat. Late winter and spring fish steadiest here. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Jones Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Eaton Lake is 4.8 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Jones Lake.