Powell County · lake · 26 acres
James Lake
James Lake is a lake in Powell County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana'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
Clear
89°
54°
9 mph
7%
Fri
Overcast
91°
61°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
96°
62°
19 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
- Upsata Lake0.5 mi
- Mud Lake0.9 mi
- Bandy Reservoir1.2 mi
- Dick Creek2.2 mi
- Lynn Reservoir2.0 mi
- Rice Lake2.0 mi
- Shoup Lake2.2 mi
- Shanley Creek2.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT 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 — Montana 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 lake in Powell County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.