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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Newton Power Station Lake

Jasper County, Illinois · about 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)

Caution

Calm tomorrow morning.

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite3:00 pmto 5:15 pm

About Newton Power Station Lake

Newton Power Station Lake spreads over about 1,340 acres in Jasper County, Illinois.

From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 500 ft above sea level. Newton lies about 6 miles to the northeast. The closest city is Terre Haute, about 58 miles away.

Size
About 1,340 acres (2.1 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 23 miles
End to end
About 4.4 miles
Elevation
About 500 ft
County
Jasper County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph

Sunday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 1 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Newton Power Station Lake in Illinois usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill and sunfish
  • Catfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 50° / 27° 5 mph NW Sunny
Sunday 52° / 25° 1 mph N Sunny

Sunrise 6:33 am · sunset 4:40 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Newton Power Station Lake

  • Newtonabout 6 mi northeast
  • Louisvilleabout 13 mi southwest
  • Olneyabout 16 mi southeast
  • Teutopolisabout 16 mi northwest
  • Terre Hautenearest city, about 58 mi northeast

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Questions about Newton Power Station Lake

What fish are in Newton Power Station Lake?

Lakes like Newton Power Station Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Newton Power Station Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Newton Power Station Lake?

About 1,340 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Newton Power Station Lake?

Newton is about 6 miles northeast; Louisville is about 13 miles southwest.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Newton Power Station Lake?

Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.

Newton Power Station Lake on your phone

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