Iron County · lake · 206 acres
James Lake
James Lake is a lake in Iron County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Showers
83°
64°
11 mph
58%
Fri
Rain
79°
62°
12 mph
36%
Sat
Overcast
73°
55°
13 mph
13%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Golden Lake2.1 mistocked May 15, 2025
- Basswood Pond2.3 mi
- Crowfoot Lake3.5 mi
- Johnson Lake4.5 mi
- Ermine Lake4.5 mi
- Bearpaw Lake5.5 mi
- Makwagamaa5.8 mi
- Silver Lake5.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
James Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James Lake?+
Yes — Michigan 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 Iron County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.