Jones Lake near Wheatland: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Jones Lake is one of the Platte County waters in Wyoming. The water sits 4,698 feet up. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Wyoming listings. The nearest town is Wheatland, 1.6 miles away. For a city, Fort Collins is 103 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Jones Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Platte County records list common carp, walleye, white sucker and channel catfish among the fish reported. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Treat Jones Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 71°F in July. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan around that when you fish Jones Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Wheeler Lake, 8.6 miles out. Check the position on Jones Lake before loading the car.