Jamestown Reservoir

Jamestown Reservoir

Size
2,570ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Jamestown Reservoir
Crappie
Crappie
Walleye
Walleye
Bluegill
Bluegill
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass

Overview

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Fish Species

Bluegill
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.3333
0Statewide Range5.7125

Jamestown Reservoir Bluegill abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2022
Jun
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized bluegill based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
20229
Crappie
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Outlier
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
8.5506
0Statewide Range5.58415

Jamestown Reservoir Crappie abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Northern pike
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Below Avg.
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.4896
0Statewide Range10.50505

Jamestown Reservoir Northern pike abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized northern-pike based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
202538
202241
202040
201939
201638
Perch
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.2353
0Statewide Range37.51665

Jamestown Reservoir Perch abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized perch based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201912
Pumpkinseed
fish
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
No abundance data
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
No Survey Data
Smallmouth bass
fish
7-8 in
Length Range
8 in
Length Range
2024
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2024
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
0.2
0Statewide Range4.25

Jamestown Reservoir Smallmouth bass abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
Walleye
fish
6-13 in
Length Range
9 in
Length Range
2025
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Low
2025
Surveyed
Gillnet
Catch Method
2.9691
0Statewide Range34.11155

Jamestown Reservoir Walleye abundance

Average range for similar lakes

Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time.

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths
2024
Jun
2025
Jun
Trophy Potential
This lake has a history of supporting trophy sized walleye based on past surveys.
Survey YearLargest Fish (in)
201828