Newton Reservoir

Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir covers 21 acres in Worcester County. The recorded maximum depth at Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir is 30 feet. The documented storage volume is about 230 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Newton Reservoir

The verified 30-foot maximum gives Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at Newton Reservoir

Fish reported from Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir include bluegill, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Chain pickerel in Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Newton Reservoir

Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir.

When to Fish Newton Reservoir

Early spring on Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Newton Reservoir northeast of Thousand Acre Reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.