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type: compare
title: "St. James Lake vs Long Lake"
county: "Watonwan"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/st-james-lake-vs-long-lake
---

# St. James Lake vs Long Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Watonwan County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [St. James Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/st-james-lake) | [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/watonwan-county/long-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 55/100 | 49/100 |
| Nearest town | Saint James | Saint James |
| Surface area | 203 acres | 263 acres |
| Max depth | 15 ft | 13 ft |
| Shoreline | 3.7 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.8 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Public access | 2 public boat launches (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 12 | 14 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/st-james-lake-vs-long-lake)*