Kosciusko County · lake · 286 acres
James Lake
Stocked 7× since 1980 · Indiana DNR
James Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana — most recently on Nov 1, 2013. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Indiana DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
84°
60°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
9 mph
12%
Sat
Showers
77°
69°
14 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Nov 1 | Muskellunge | 430 | 9.13" | |
| — 2004 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 122,871 | 1.49" | |
| — 2003 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 112,880 | 1.45" | |
| — 2002 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 400 | 9" | |
| — 2001 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Muskellunge | 400 | 10" | |
| — 1982 — | ||||
| May 1 | Walleye | 195,191 | 1.46" | |
| — 1980 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Walleye | 142,695 | 1.79" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Grassy Creek0.9 mi
- Banning Lake1.4 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Sechrist Lake1.6 mistocked Nov 1, 2018
- Shoe Lake1.4 mistocked Sep 1, 2012
- Irish Lake1.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Sawmill Lake1.7 mistocked Oct 1, 2002
- Little Barbee Lake1.9 mistocked Oct 1, 2014
- Morehead Lake2.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
James Lake fishing — FAQ
When does James Lake get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 1980, stocking at James Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish James Lake?+
Yes — Indiana requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is James Lake?+
James Lake is a lake in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Indiana DNR · updated Nov 1, 2013 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.