Roscommon County · reservoir · 180 acres
Lake James
Lake James is a reservoir in Roscommon 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
Drizzle
88°
61°
10 mph
24%
Sat
Rain
72°
65°
10 mph
85%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
58°
11 mph
64%
↘ 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
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Shadow Lake1.0 mi
- Ryan Lake1.3 mi
- Denton Creek1.3 mi
- North Branch Denton Creek1.3 mi
- Knappen Creek1.5 mi
- Denton Creek Flooding2.6 mi
- Backus Creek Flooding3.7 mi
- Backus Lake3.3 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.
Lake James fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake James?+
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 Lake James?+
Lake James is a reservoir in Roscommon County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.