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Jones Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

South Dakota, United States

3.0·2 catches

Top fish species at Jones Lake

Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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General info

Jones Lake is a lake located in Hand County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill and Largemouth bass.

Location

44°28′14.6″N 98°56′43.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Jones Lake, SD

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Bluegill as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Bluegill

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

15

Lepomis macrochirus

Regulations for

44°28′14.6″N 98°56′43.2″W
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Reviews of Jones Lake

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FAQ about Jones Lake fishing

Jones Lake is a lake located in Hand County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°28′14.6″N 98°56′43.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Jones Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Jones Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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