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Fishing East Jones Lake: what the data says
30-acre lake near Ontario. The lake tops out around 27 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Whitefish fishing at East Jones Lake
Spring lake whitefish on East Jones Lake hold shallow, usually 8 to 27 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 8 to 27 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Plan around early morning in the warm months. Summer baits: a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft | dawn | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 7 to 27 ft | dusk | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 8 to 27 ft | midday & dawn | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is East Jones Lake?
East Jones Lake is about 27 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in East Jones Lake?
Anglers target lake whitefish on East Jones Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on East Jones Lake?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for lake whitefish in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish East Jones Lake?
For lake whitefish, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Clem Lake · Indian Trail Lake · Marymac Lake · David Lake · Lac à Brochets · Weever Lake
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