Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Sunfish lake, Trout lake

Ima Lake

Lake-specific eating advice

Ima Lake is a 742-acre lake in Lake County, 116 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2025. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and trout.

Details

DNR lake ID
38040000
County
Lake
Surface area
742 acres
Maximum depth
116 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
210 acres, 28% of the lake
Shoreline
14.9 miles
Average water clarity
8.7 feet (Secchi disk, 2 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Ely
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2025, targeted survey
Surveys on record
4, since 1986
Fish species recorded
bluegill, lake trout, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 2 other species
Eating advice, sensitive populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/month
Eating advice, general populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/week
Size
500 to 1,999 acres
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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