The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Jim Lake
Stutsman County, North Dakota · about 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
38°F water, calm this morning.
About Jim Lake
Jim Lake spreads over about 710 acres in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
From end to end it runs about 3 miles with roughly 7.9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Jamestown lies about 18 miles to the south.
- Size
- About 710 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,430 ft
- County
- Stutsman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Jim Lake in North Dakota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 38°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 5:01 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Jim Lake
- Jamestownabout 18 mi south
- Carringtonabout 22 mi northwest
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Questions about Jim Lake
What fish are in Jim Lake?
Lakes like Jim Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Jim Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Jim Lake?
About 710 acres, with about 7.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Jim Lake?
Jamestown is about 18 miles south; Carrington is about 22 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Jim Lake today?
The surface was about 38°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Jim Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
