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Fishing Jim: what the data says
58-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 26 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lake Trout fishing at Jim
Spring lake trout on Jim hold shallow, usually 7 to 26 ft. Summer fish stay in 8 to 26 ft, and winter fish hold in 7 to 26 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 7 to 26 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 8 to 26 ft | dawn | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 5 to 26 ft | dusk & dawn | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 7 to 26 ft | dawn | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Jim?
Jim is about 26 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 Jim?
Anglers target lake trout on Jim.
Where is the best fishing spot on Jim?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Jim?
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
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