Watonwan County · reservoir · 194 acres
Saint James Lake
Saint James Lake is a reservoir in Watonwan County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
Rain
72°
64°
25 mph
89%
Sat
Overcast
80°
59°
14 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
86°
60°
11 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Mary Lake3.2 mi
- Mary Lake3.4 mi
- Long Lake4.9 mi
- Kansas Lake4.8 mi
- Curry Slough4.4 mi
- Bullhead Lake4.4 mi
- North Fork Watonwan River7.1 mi
- Willow Creek6.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Saint James Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Saint James Lake?+
Yes — Minnesota 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 Saint James Lake?+
Saint James Lake is a reservoir in Watonwan County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.