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 has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Lake James
Lake James supports 1 of the region's most-targeted species: Walleye. The lake runs across 900 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 6.8 ft |
| Surface Area | 900 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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