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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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11-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 25 ft. The depth picture is modeled, anchored to the true shoreline and the water's published max depth — a scouting aid, never a chart to run a boat by. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Drawn out, this is 11 acres of water rimmed by 0.6 miles of bank. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. 33% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft), per the model — cover, weeds and forage water. You'll find it in Cook County. For a second option, Carl lies 1 mi northwest.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 21 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 25 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (21 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (11 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 3 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 21 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Brook Trout (fingerlings) | 1,000 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-09-11.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Lima specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Lima is about 25 ft (8 m) deep 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.
Anglers target brook trout on Lima.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 21 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
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.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Lima was most recently stocked 2024 with 1,000 brook trout (fingerlings). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Lima is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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