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Jim Lake

Jim Lake is a lake in Nebraska, near Cherry County.

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Jim Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska with 50.9 acres and about 705.3 acre-feet of storage.

At Jim Lake, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Jim Lake

A dependable current fish list is not included for Jim Lake, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

How the Seasons Change Jim Lake

Spring on Jim Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Jim Lake is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Jim Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Jim Lake

Make the first trip to Jim Lake easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.

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