Newton Lake (IL)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Newton Lake ?

Newton Lake is a1,750-acre waterbody that is located in Jasper County, Illinois, next to the Newton Power Station. Being adjacent to a power plant, the water tends to stay above freezing and allows fish to grow and feed all year. Species that can be fished for include Black Crappie, Bluegill, Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and White Bass. Newton lake is an exceptional bass fishing lake, likely due to limiting fisherman to 3 fish to keep each day with an 18” minimum. Most Largemouth bass will average in the 15’’-20’’ range (2-6 pounds). Black Crappie can also be caught with good size, as the minimum length to keep is 10”. The promotion of a healthy catch and release practice is what makes Newton Lake special.

Q: What is Newton Lake 's size, depth, and clarity?

Newton Lake is a 1745.69 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a murky water clarity.

Q: What fish are in Newton Lake ?

Newton Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Panfish / Bluegill, White Bass, Catfish.

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Newton Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

7 Reports on Newton Lake

4 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Alan Wiedmeyer
Bronze Ambassador
5/16/21
65° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Rip Rap
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Spawn) (Rip Rap)
1/4 oz jigs with a small craw trailer work well on the rocky shorelines at Newton in the Spring and early Summer.
Alan recommended this gear for Newton Lake , IL
Arkie Lures Original Rattle Band Arkie Jig 1/4 oz / Green Pumpkin
$3.49
Zoom Z Craw Jr. Green Pumpkin / 3 1/2"
$4.99
Seaguar Red Label 100% Fluorocarbon 15lb / 200 Yards
$15.79
Daiwa Tatula SV TW103 Casting Reel Left / 7.1:1
Out of Stock
Dobyns Rods Xtasy Full Cork Casting Rods 7'5" / Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Hunter Russell
Bronze Ambassador
2/15/23
47° (Water)
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Deep Diving Crankbaits (13'+)
- Structure
  Brush Piles
- Forage
  Shad
Hunter recommended this gear for Newton Lake , IL
Hotbait
Rapala DT 16 Helsinki Shad / 2 3/4"
$7.69
Rapala DT 20 Metal Disco Shad / 2 3/4"
$10.79
Rapala DT 16 Green Gizzard Shad / 2 3/4"
$7.69
Rapala DT 6 Green Gizzard Shad / 2"
$7.69
Garry Mainer
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Spinnerbaits
- Structure
  Brush Piles