Jingo
A 79-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.
Fish Species (6)
Pumpkinseed
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 7.5 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1988 | 7.50 | - | 0.18 lbs |
| Aug 24, 1988 | 5.33 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Jul 9, 1979 | 5.00 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 18.7 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1988 | 18.67 | - | 2.00 lbs |
| Aug 24, 1988 | 0.50 | - | 0.75 lbs |
| Jul 9, 1979 | 12.50 | - | 2.26 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1988 | 0.50 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Aug 24, 1988 | 1.33 | - | 0.12 lbs |
| Jul 9, 1979 | 6.50 | - | 0.23 lbs |
Largemouth Bass
Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988
Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1988 | 2.00 | - | 0.26 lbs |
| Aug 24, 1988 | 1.33 | - | 2.38 lbs |
| Jul 9, 1979 | 14.50 | - | 0.87 lbs |
Other species in this lake (2)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1979 | 0.50 | - | 2.20 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979
Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 1979 | 0.25 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Biologist Notes
August 24, 1988NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION HAS BEEN INCREASING AND IS WELL ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND YELLOW PERCH POPULATIONS HAVE DECREASED AN…
NORTHERN PIKE POPULATION HAS BEEN INCREASING AND IS WELL ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIANS. LARGEMOUTH BASS AND YELLOW PERCH POPULATIONS HAVE DECREASED AND THE PERCH POPULATION IS BELOW MEDIANS. OTHER SPECIES APPEAR TO BE IN NORMAL RANGES FOR THIS LAKE.
July 9, 1979(off YY LM Bass & Perch were obs. thru-out lK N Pike and LM Bass populations considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populati…
(off YY LM Bass & Perch were obs. thru-out lK N Pike and LM Bass populations considerably higher than state and local medians. All other fish populations within normal limits for this type of lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Jingo?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch in Jingo. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Jingo?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Jingo. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Jingo?
Jingo has a maximum depth of 60 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Jingo last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Jingo is from 1988. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Jingo have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Jingo in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 78.66 acres
- Max Depth
- 60 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.59 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed