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GLEN O JONES STATE LAKE
Lake Information
County: Saline
Acreage: 105
Average Depth: 12.60 feet
Shoreline Length: 2.7 miles
Recreational Amenities
Boat Fishing? 10hp
Boat Ramps? Yes
Boat Rental? No
Skiing? No
Swimming? No
Picnicking? Yes
Camping? Yes
Maps are not intended for navigation.
There are no zebra mussels in this lake.
Fish Stocking | |||
Year |
Species |
Size |
Count |
2023 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
4100 |
2024 |
Channel Catfish |
Advanced Fingerling 4 - 7" |
2460 |
Additional information for stocking on Glen O Jones State Lake
Fishing Outlook ( Full PDF Report )
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Species |
Rank |
Fish Status |
Good | Good numbers of crappie are frequently reported from anglers at Jones Lake. Crappie collected in surveys ranged in size from 6 to 12 inches. Anglers should expect good results around fallen trees on the south side of the lake and around fish attractors placed on the north side of the lake. There are no size or creel limits for crappie. | |
Very Good | High densities of largemouth bass tend to maintain quality populations of sunfish in Jones Lake. Keeper-sized bluegill are between 6.5 and 7.5 inches, with some individuals reaching 8 inches. Fishing for sunfish is expected to be good to excellent. There are no size or harvest limits for sunfish. | |
Excellent | Catfish collected during population surveys range in size from 12 to 18 inches. The channel catfish population is enhanced by annual stocking of channel catfish. As a result excellent fishing opportunities are expected at Jones Lake. Site Regulation: Six fish per day creel limit. | |
Good | Largemouth bass were collected at a rate of 85 bass/hr in the 2023 annual survey. Bass collected during the 2023 survey ranged from 4-18 inches in length. Only 12% of the bass collected were over 14 inches in length. Anglers are encouraged to harvest bass below 14 inches to improve bass growth rates and body condition. If the number of smaller bass (<14 inches) is reduced, more bass will grow into the protected 14-18 inch slot length limit. This would result in greater numbers of bass over 14 inches being present in Jones Lake. | |
Location: Glen O Jones Lake is located in the Saline County Fish and Wildlife Area about 5 miles southwest of Equality in southeastern Illinois.
Description: This site contains 1,248 acres including the lake, which is approximately 105 acres. Glen O Jones Lake has a shoreline distance of 2.7 miles and a maximum depth of 33 feet. Anglers can fish from shore or boat as the site has two fishing piers, ample shoreline access and a newly updated boat ramp.
History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Sportfish populations found in Glen O Jones Lake include largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.
Additional Lake Information: Glen O Jones Lake has a two pole and line fishing regulation and a 10 horsepower or less outboard motor restriction.
Site Regulations:
Largemouth bass: 5 fish daily limit under 14"; one fish daily limit greater than or equal to 18", No possession of bass greater or equal to 14 inches and less than 18 inches.
Channel catfish: 6 fish daily limit
Contact Information: IDNR Fisheries Biologist, Shawn Hirst618-559-5009
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