Nodaway County · reservoir
James Lake
James Lake is a reservoir in Nodaway 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
Rain
84°
68°
20 mph
85%
Sat
Overcast
84°
64°
20 mph
6%
Sun
Overcast
90°
62°
10 mph
0%
→ 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
- Aldrich Lake1.4 mi
- Hoover Lake1.5 mi
- Arthur Scott Lake2.2 mi
- Number 30 Dam3.2 mi
- Sanders Lake3.4 mi
- Bonnies Lake3.1 mi
- Mononame 29 Lake3.6 mi
- Worth 8-B Lake3.9 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James Lake?+
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 Lake?+
James Lake is a reservoir in Nodaway County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.