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Jones Pond

Jones Pond is a reservoir in Illinois, near Jersey County.

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Jones Pond southeast of Carlson Lake is a pond in Jersey County, Illinois. Jones Pond southeast of Carlson Lake holds about 30 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Jones Pond

Jones Pond southeast of Carlson Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Jones Pond

A reliable current fish list was not found for Jones Pond southeast of Carlson Lake, so it would be wrong to promise a certain species without better proof.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Jones Pond

On a first trip to Jones southeast of Carlson, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Jones Pond

Spring on Jones southeast of Carlson is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Jones southeast of Carlson can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

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