Jim Lake
About Jim Lake
Jim Lake is a 100-acre lake near Vergas in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 4 fish species here, including black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2013.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the township.
Plan Your Visit to Jim Lake
- 100 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Vergas
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the township
- Game fish on the DNR survey: black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- township
Conditions
- Surface area
- 100 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 9 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 58 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 4
- Game fish
- 3
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2013
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jim Lake?
Jim Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. It covers 100 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Jim Lake?
Jim Lake covers 100 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet.
What fish can you catch at Jim Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Jim Lake?
Yes. Jim Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the township. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Jim Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Jim Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Jim Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Jim Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.