Stutsman County · reservoir · 2,568 acres
Jamestown Reservoir
Stocked 17× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Jamestown Reservoir is a reservoir in Stutsman County, North Dakota, stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, Fathead Minnow and Northern Pike — most recently on Jun 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota Game and Fish Department; 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
89°
70°
15 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
85°
67°
11 mph
11%
Sat
Clear
89°
63°
10 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Walleye | 99,750 | 2100/lb | |
| May 4 | Fathead Minnow | 41,500 | 250/lb | |
| May 4 | Yellow Perch | 9,159 | 42.8/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Walleye | 102 | 0.3/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 988 | 19/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Yellow Perch | 14,700 | 42/lb | |
| Apr 24 | Yellow Perch | 776 | 23.5/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Bluegill | 216 | 27.5/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Bluegill | 239 | 85/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Crappie | 537 | 93/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Crappie | 4 | 1.3/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Yellow Perch | 20 | 22.8/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Northern Pike | 2 | 0.2/lb | |
| Oct 28 | Northern Pike | 3 | 0.3/lb | |
| Oct 17 | Walleye | 1 | 0.3/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 92,700 | 1800/lb | |
| Jun 23 | Walleye | 14,300 | 1300/lb | |
When does Jamestown Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 17 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in October.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Pipestem Lake4.9 mi
- Blue Lake6.4 mi
- Rudolph Lake8.0 mi
- Pipestem Creek8.3 mi
- Depuy Dam Lake8.4 mi
- Minneapolis Flats Creek6.3 mi
- Jim Reservoir10.3 mi
- Alkali Lake7.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Jamestown Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jamestown Reservoir?+
Jamestown Reservoir is stocked with Bluegill, Crappie, Fathead Minnow and Northern Pike in Stutsman County, North Dakota, most recently on Jun 11, 2026 by North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Jamestown Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 17 records since 2025, stocking at Jamestown Reservoir peaks in October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Jamestown Reservoir?+
Yes — North Dakota 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 Jamestown Reservoir?+
Jamestown Reservoir is a reservoir in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Jun 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.