Jamestown Reservoir

Boat Ramps: 6
Access Points: 10
Species: 10

Jamestown Reservoir is a 2,095-acre lake located in central North Dakota, just outside the city of Jamestown. This winding waterway boasts an impressive 45 miles of shoreline and offers excellent fishing opportunities throughout the year. With sandy beaches, rip-rap rock shores, and lush greenery surrounding the water, the reservoir provides both scenic beauty and productive fishing grounds. The reservoir's diverse habitat and ample structure create ideal conditions for multiple game fish species, making it one of the premier fishing destinations in the region.

North Dakota licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Jamestown Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

Walleye

Sander vitreus

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fish stocking schedule

Latest 5 stockings

Walleye99,750 fish · FingerlingsJun 11, 2026
Yellow Perch9,159 fish · AdultsMay 4, 2026
Fathead Minnow41,500 fish · AdultsMay 4, 2026
Yellow Perch14,700 fish · AdultsApr 29, 2026
Yellow Perch988 fish · AdultsApr 29, 2026

Source

North Dakota Game and Fish Department

Updated Nov 14, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Jamestown Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Jamestown Reservoir Access

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Jamestown Reservoir Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Jamestown Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

North Dakota licenses and regulations

North Dakota Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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North Dakota Fishing License

Residents and Nonresidents under 16 years old and older are not required to have a fishing license

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North Dakota Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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North Dakota Stream Access Laws

Any person, before commencing any construction for the purpose of appropriating waters of the state or before taking waters of the state from any constructed works, shall first secure a water permit from the state engineer unless such construction or taking from such constructed works is for domestic or livestock purposes or for fish, wildlife, and other recreational uses.

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Take Jamestown Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Download the map around Jamestown Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Jamestown Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.