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James River (Dakotas)

South Dakota, North Dakota759 miles2 Segments
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River Profile

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Basin Snowpack

SNOTEL 2
  • Blind Park
    6,900 ft
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    --%
  • North Rapid Creek
    6,150 ft
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    --%

Quick Facts

Total Length
759 miles
Gauge Stations
15
Segments
2

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Late September

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Season Timing
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Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

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