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Wakesurf Spot · North Dakota

Jamestown Reservoir

A 17,427-acre reservoir in Stutsman County, North Dakota — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.

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Jamestown Reservoir is a public lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota that covers about 17,427 acres. At that size there is room for a wake-boat lap when the water is open and rules permit.

No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch.

This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. North Dakota sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the North Dakota rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.

Source: North Dakota Game and Fish. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Jamestown Reservoir is a warm-weather wakesurf spot — plan around local water and air temperatures, and ride early for the calmest water.

Jamestown Reservoir covers roughly 17,427 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. North Dakota sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the North Dakota rules page and the local ordinance before launching. North Dakota: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.