Superior prospects
With pet-friendly lodging, a variety of restaurants, and three major areas open to the public, as well as over a dozen PLOTS, Jamestown, ND is the hunter’s dream.
Superior prospects for perch, pike, walleye, and others characterize North Dakota fishing. On the north edge of town, close to all the amenities, the Jamestown Reservoir and Pipestem Dam and Lake are the most developed fishing areas. Spiritwood Lake (fifteen miles northeast) also features a wonderful spot for recreation, breathtaking sunsets, and great fishing. Small Mouth Bass are abundant along with Walleye, Zander, Perch, Crappie, and Northern Pike.
For a truly off-the-beaten-path experience, there are other options as well. Making Jamestown not only the hunter’s dream but the fisherman’s dream as well.
Whether tracking through the prairie, sitting in a duck stand, dropping your line through a hole in the ice, or under a lazy summer sky, you’re sure to enjoy all Jamestown has to offer.
Year Round Hunting Opportunities
The Jamestown area is a migration stop for countless species of big game, small/upland game, furbearers and waterfowl.
Stutsman County has some great prospects for waterfowl, deer, and upland game hunting. Pipestem Lake, Jamestown Reservoir and Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge have lands that are open to the public. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department can provide information on Conservation PLOTS and licensing.
North Dakota is 2nd in the nation in the production of ducks and the Wetlands, Riparian Areas and Prairies in the Heart of Central Flyway and Prairie Pothole Region.
Waterfowl Guides, Bison Hunts & Accommodations
Little Britches Fishing Pond
Little Britches is a stocked fishing pond right across the road from the Jamestown Reservoir and 1/10 of a mile south of Lakeside Marina.
Little Britches fishing pond is available for young anglers 12 and under.
Address
E Lakeside Rd,
Jamestown, ND 58401
Jamestown Reservoir
The premier recreational body of water in the area.
Jamestown Reservoir is the premier recreational body of water in the Jamestown area. It is the largest, most developed body of water closest to all the amenities that Jamestown offers.
Bait Shops
- Pioneer Bait Shop – 604 5th St NW
- Dan’s Sooper Stop – 811 13th St NE
Pipestem Dam & Lake
Pipestem has been the premier Jamestown area destination for perch fishing.
This is the second largest body of water in the Jamestown area.
Licensing information
Purchase licenses online from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department
North Dakota Resident must posses
Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate
Combination License, (includes Small Game, General Game and Habitat, Furbearer, and Fishing licenses) or Fishing License (not required if under 16)
North Dakota
Military
North Dakota residents who are on leave from active duty with the United States military can fish without a license.
Nonresident must posses
Nonresident Fishing, Hunting and Furbearer Certificate
Nonresident Fishing