Jingo

Itasca County

Near Bigfork

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PumpkinseedExcellent · 97Northern PikeExcellent · 92Yellow PerchAverage · 25

A 79-acre lake near Bigfork in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1988.

Fish Species (6)

Pumpkinseed

Excellent · 97

Above-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.18 lbs

Catch rate: 7.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 24, 1988	7.50	-	0.18 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1988	5.33	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	5.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Excellent · 92

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 18.7 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 24, 1988	18.67	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 24, 1988	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 9, 1979	12.50	-	2.26 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 25

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 1.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 24, 1988	0.50	-	0.25 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1988	1.33	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	6.50	-	0.23 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1988

Last surveyed 1988 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.26 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 24, 1988	2.00	-	0.26 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 24, 1988	1.33	-	2.38 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 9, 1979	14.50	-	0.87 lbs	Standard trap nets

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

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 1979	0.50	-	2.20 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Average · 30

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 9, 1979	0.25	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

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.

Are there special fishing regulations on Jingo?

No — Jingo has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.