Guide To Fishing At Lake James

AKA: James Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, walleye, bluegill, redear sunfish, yellow perch and northern pike at James Lake in Indiana.

With 2,000 surface acres and plenty of fishing, boating and water sport activities, Lake James is a vacation paradise in the northeast corner of Indiana. It is conveniently located just west of I-69 at Glen Eden. It wraps around the west side of Pokagon State Park. This is a great place to take the family camping, fishing and picnicking. There is public boat launches and plenty of shoreline for fishing from the bank.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Ice fishing during winter at James Lake can often produce nice catches. Check with local officials for authorization and Indiana DNR for regulations before attempting to fish through the ice on any lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake James

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake James Amenities

Marina: NEARBY
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: Yes
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

The Corner Landing
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoons
260 833-2112

Marinas

Bear Creek Marina
608 Marina Dr
Nebo, NC 28761
828 655-1400

Lake James Marina
9066 NC-126
Nebo, NC 28761
828 254-5253

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Black Bear Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Lake James Road, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Canal Bridge Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, south side, at the north end of the dam, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and plenty of paved parking.

Hidden Cove Public Boat Access
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Linville Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Highway 126, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Click here for a Indiana Fishing License.