Wakesurf Spot · Minnesota
St. James Lake
A 203-acre lake, reaching 15 ft deep in Watonwan County, Minnesota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
St. James Lake sits in Watonwan County, Minnesota that covers about 203 acres and reaches roughly 15.4 ft at its deepest. Being a smaller lake, any wake-boat use hinges on the local ordinance and how busy the water is.
Public access is listed for the lake.
St. James Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Minnesota rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
St. James Lake is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.
St. James Lake covers roughly 203 acres and reaches about 15 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. It has at least one public access point. Minnesota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Minnesota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Minnesota: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.