Stone County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,072 cfs typical
James River
James River is a stream in Stone 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
92°
75°
7 mph
36%
Fri
Rain
97°
75°
12 mph
32%
Sat
Overcast
80°
68°
12 mph
3%
→ 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
- Piney Creek2.0 mi
- South Piney Creek2.8 mi
- Woolly Creek3.8 mi
- Big Creek4.2 mi
- Table Rock Lake4.8 mi
- Bear Den Creek5.1 mi
- South Aunts Creek5.2 mi
- Flat Creek6.4 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 River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish James River?+
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 River?+
James River is a stream in Stone County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.