Manistee County · lake · 24 acres
James Lake
James Lake is a lake in Manistee 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
Overcast
83°
57°
13 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
83°
65°
10 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
69°
62°
9 mph
65%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Adamson Lake1.0 mi
- Krouse Lake1.0 mi
- Lake Emma1.7 mi
- Watson Lake1.6 mi
- Chief Lake2.2 mi
- Cooper Lake2.6 mi
- Bear Lake4.1 mi
- Gordon Lake3.2 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 Manistee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.