Jimmy Lake fishing
Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola (Westwold). See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.
Jimmy Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Thompson-Nicola (Westwold) region, sitting at 1311 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Jimmy Lake is a small water in British Columbia, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 49.4 ha and runs to 18 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1311 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 5 to 10+ lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout. This is a catch and release fishery.
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Jimmy Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola (Westwold)
- Management unit
- MU 3-12 / 8-22
- Elevation
- 1311 m
- Maximum depth
- 18 m
- Surface area
- 49.4 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Size class
- Trophy Monster (5 - 10+ lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Catch and release
- Yes
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Jimmy Lake
Targeting trophy-class Rainbow Trout.
A trophy-management water, expect fewer fish but real size, and handle everything with care.
Best times of year at Jimmy Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Jimmy Lake
Located on Jimmy is a 15 vehicle BCFS campsite with a good cartop boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.3408, -119.8219
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.
Jimmy Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Special Trophy Water (Strict Size/C&R Rules).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Jimmy Lake
Jimmy Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
Camping and rec sites at Jimmy Lake
- Jimmy Lake Recreation Site
15 Vehicle Campsites with Cartop Boat Launch
Facilities: 15 Vehicle Campsites, Cartop Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Pit Toilets, Fire Pits
Access: From Kamloops: East 27 km on Hwy 1 to Monte Creek, south on Hwy 97 to Westwold, then south on Ingram Creek FSR to Jimmy Lake.
Coordinates: 50.343292, -119.822565 Official page
Local shops and lodges in Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola (Westwold)
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Logan Lake / Tunkwa, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website
Trout lakes near Jimmy Lake
- Bouleau Lake 13 km away
- Salmon Lake 15 km away
- Monte Lake 18 km away
- Pinaus Lake 19 km away
- Little Pinaus Lake 21 km away
- Dardanelles Lake 23 km away
- Ernest Lake 25 km away
- Roche Lake 28 km away
- Bolean Lake 32 km away
- Arthur Lake 34 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.