Ima Lake

Ima Lake is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Ima Lake covers about 742 acres.

How the Size and Shape of Ima Lake Affect Fishing

Ima Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Ima Lake

Fish reported from Ima Lake include bluegill, cisco, lake trout, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Yellow Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Ima, fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Ima, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Ima, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Salmon and Trout

For cold-water fish at Ima, run spoons or minnow-shaped lures in cool water for trout.

Rock Bass

At Ima, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

Cisco

For other cold-water fish at Ima, use a tiny jig or small spoon at the depth where cisco are schooling.

How the Seasons Change Ima Lake

Spring at Ima is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Ima can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Ima Lake

On a first trip to Ima, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Ima Lake

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Ima, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for togue.

Ima Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 742-acre Ima Lake?

At Ima, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Ima Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Ima, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Ima Lake?

Bluegill is on the fish list for Ima, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.