What Fish Are in Lake James?
Lake James in Roscommon County, Michigan has 12 documented fish species: Bluntnose minnow, Common shiner, Hornyhead chub, Johnny darter, Mimic shiner, Northern logperch, Rock bass, Rosyface shiner, Sand shiner, Spottail shiner, Walleye, Yellow perch. The lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.
All Documented Species
Bluntnose minnowCommon shinerHornyhead chubJohnny darterMimic shinerNorthern logperchRock bassRosyface shinerSand shinerSpottail shinerWalleyeYellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Lake James
Lake James supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: Walleye. With a water quality grade of NR across 900 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity | 6.8 ft |
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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