Fish in Lake James

Primary Fish Species

These are the primary fish species in Lake James:

Invasive Species

There are also Invasive Fish species in Lake James. These species include Spotted Bass, Blueback Herring, White Perch and Alewife. All of these species have been introduced in the last 8 years. To learn more about these invasive species and their impact, see our 2018 State of the Lake James Watershed report.