

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 11m, shore entry.
Jim River Bay is a freshwater artificial reef located where the James River enters the main body of the Jamestown Reservoir. The site features a unique landscape where the mixing of waters can occasionally improve visibility in the shallows near the reeds. Divers should be prepared for variable conditions, including cold water, low visibility, and a thermocline. The reservoir stratifies during the summer months, with temperature changes of up to 3.2 degrees Celsius recorded in the water column during June. Depths at this site range from the surface to 11 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres. Access is via a shore entry, and the site is best suited for intermediate divers.
46.98500, -98.70000
The James River Bay Area is located on the east side of Jamestown Reservoir just 5 miles north of Jamestown on Highway 20.
Located on the east side of Jamestown Reservoir just 5 miles north of Jamestown on Highway 20.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 11m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
There is no recorded species data for this site.
No, Jim River Bay is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of hazards such as cold water, entanglement, low visibility, and thermoclines.
The depth ranges from the surface to 11 metres, with an average depth of 5 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Snorkelling is possible but is rated 1/5 for this location.