Illinois deer research / Public hunting land / Newton Lake
Newton Lake
State Fish & Wildlife Area · Jasper County · managed by Private
879
Huntable acres
156
Deer harvest, 2025 season
Higher recorded trips
Hunter pressure (86.3th pctl statewide)
56.9 / 100
Jasper Co. FDR Index
106
County record bucks
Hunting regulations
Hunting: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game. Furbearer hunting; Furbearer trapping. Staffed check station. Site-specific seasons, permits & restrictions apply - see IDNR hunter fact sheet & public hunting areas app.
Species: Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Upland Game, Small Game
Methods: Furbearer hunting, Furbearer trapping
Always verify current seasons, site permits, and restrictions with IDNR before hunting. Rules change and site-specific quotas apply.
Harvest history (2011–2024) → PRO
Scout Newton Lake on the map
Boundaries, surrounding private parcels with owner & acreage, access points, and leaf-off imagery, free on the Scout map.