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Fishing Jamison Lake: what the data says
23-acre lake near Plumas County. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Jamison Lake
Spring brook trout on Jamison Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 5 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 15 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 13 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Rainbow Trout fishing at Jamison Lake
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 15 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 15 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 13 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 7 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Jamison Lake?
Jamison Lake is about 15 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Jamison Lake?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brook trout on Jamison Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Jamison Lake?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Jamison Lake?
For brook 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
Rock Lake · Grass Lake · Eureka Lake · Salmon Lake, Upper · Packer Lake · Sardine Lake, Upper
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