Fishing at Jingo Lake Impoundment, Itasca County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Jingo Lake Impoundment sits within Itasca County in Minnesota. It lies 1,345 feet above sea level. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Itasca County standards. Cohasset at 30 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Fargo, 155 miles distant. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Jingo Lake Impoundment

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Itasca County include yellow perch, largemouth bass and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. On Jingo Lake Impoundment the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 4°F and July at about 66°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Jingo Lake Impoundment.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Jingo Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Jingo Lake Impoundment as something to verify.