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

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

Local shops and lodges in Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola (Westwold)

Trout lakes near Jimmy Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.