James River
The James, also called the Jim River or the Dakota River, drains North Dakota and South Dakota. About 70 percent of its drainage area is in South Dakota.
River facts
| Length | 710 miles |
|---|---|
| Flows through | North Dakota and South Dakota |
| Mouth | Missouri River |
It flows east toward New Rockford, then south-southeast past Jamestown, where it is impounded by the Jamestown Dam and joined by the Pipestem River.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the North Dakota Game and Fish Department for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the James River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Dunham's Sports, 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Dunham's Sports, 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Dunham's Sports, 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Dunham's Sports, 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Dunham's Sports 2400 8th Avenue Southwest, Jamestown No phone listed
Source: James River (Wikipedia)