Ima
Lake County, Minnesota — DOW #38040000
17 Surveys
741.91
Acres
116 ft
Max Depth
8
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Ima. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Lake Trout
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.02 lb | 28 |
| 1998-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 4.1 | — | 1.94 lb | 33 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.0 | 2.71 lb | 16 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 2.5 | — | 2.65 lb | 15 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.13 lb | 5 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (normal) | 0.6 – 9.7 | 2.25 lb | 16 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 3.3 | — | 3.13 lb | 20 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.09 lb | 12 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 5.0 | 1.30 lb | 22 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 2.3 | — | 1.69 lb | 14 |
| 1998-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 2.3 | — | 1.24 lb | 18 |
Tullibee (Cisco)
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 18.6 (above normal) | 1.4 – 17.4 | 0.28 lb | 149 |
| 1998-09-08 | Deep gill nets | 10.9 | — | 0.26 lb | 87 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1998-09-08 | Shallow gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.29 lb | 5 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Agate Bay Outfitters LLC
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.4Boundary Waters Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Canadian Border Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.8Granite Gear Inc
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.7North Country Canoe Outfitters
Ely, MN
★ 4.9Red Rock Wilderness Store
Ely, MN
★ 5Seagren's Home Hardware Outdoors
Two Harbors, MN
★ 4.6Veness Bait & Tackle
Two Harbors, MN
★ 3.9Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Ima
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Ima. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Ima
Boreal Triangle Guide Service
(218) 830-2148
Boundary Waters Fishing Guide
(218) 235-9595
Duluth Superior Charter Fishing with Capt Paul Morris aboard Freedom II
(218) 428-5562
Ely Ice Fishing Company
(218) 365-3466
James Addiction Charter Fishing
(218) 213-8816
Muskie Doom Guide Service
(218) 491-3277
Other Lakes in Lake County
Plan Your Trip to Ima
- Weather forecast for Ima — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0167°N, 91.2747°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.