Mississippi County · stream · order 4 river · ~82 cfs typical · seasonal
James Bayou
James Bayou is a stream in Mississippi County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri'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
90°
68°
8 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
82°
71°
14 mph
37%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
68°
13 mph
26%
↘ 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
- Grassy Pond (historical)1.5 mi
- Big Oak Lake1.5 mi
- Chute of Island Number 72.7 mi
- Black Bayou2.9 mi
- Big Muskrat Pond (historical)3.1 mi
- Fish Pond3.9 mi
- Eagle Lake (historical)3.9 mi
- Little Eagle Pond (historical)4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
James Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James Bayou?+
Yes — Missouri 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 Bayou?+
James Bayou is a stream in Mississippi County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.