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Fishing Jameson Lake: what the data says
471-acre lake near Douglas County. The lake tops out around 55 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Jameson Lake
Spring rainbow trout on Jameson Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 8 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Creek inflow, a inflow / creek mouth in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 55 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 28 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 15 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 14 ft
- Creek inflow: inflow / creek mouth, around 14 ft
- Old creek channel: creek channel, around 14 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Jameson Lake?
Jameson Lake is about 55 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Jameson Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout on Jameson Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Jameson Lake?
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Jameson Lake?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
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