In addition to being the home of Pokagon State Park and the Lake James Christian Assembly, Lake James is known for boating and fishing.
A sandbar in the First Basin, not far from the Potawatomi Inn, has been a popular boat gathering place.
In a survey conducted in 2005, over 60 percent of the lake's residents who participated in the survey listed fishing, fast boating, and water skiing as their preferred activities.
 Boating has become so popular that some residents have become concerned about overcrowding during the summer  weekends.
 During August 2005 the number of boats docked on the lake totaled about 2,000.
Ski boats, cabin cruisers, deck boats, and fishing boats accounted for 36 percent of the total.
 Pontoon boats accounted for 22 percent of the total, and personal water crafts were another 17 percent.
  The remaining watercraft were sailboats, canoes, kayaks, row boats and any boats that did not fit in a category.

Nearly all of the lake's shoreline, with the exception of Pokagon State Park, has been developed.
 Many residents have owned property on the lake for over 20 years.
Lakefront properties are available for purchase, with a wide variety of styles and prices—including homes valued above $1 million.
 Residents and visitors can participate in weekly sailboat races sponsored by the Lake James Yacht Club.

The lake is also the site of special events.
The 4th of July is celebrated with a boat parade followed by fireworks.
 Each September, the Seaplane Pilots Association sponsors a Seaplane Splash-In in the lower basin not far from the Potawatomi Inn.
In addition to being the home of Pokagon State Park and the Lake James Christian Assembly, Lake James is known for boating and fishing. A sandbar in the First Basin, not far from the Potawatomi Inn, has been a popular boat gathering place. In a survey conducted in 2005, over 60 percent of the lake's residents who participated in the survey listed fishing, fast boating, and water skiing as their preferred activities.  Boating has become so popular that some residents have become concerned about overcrowding during the summer  weekends.  During August 2005 the number of boats docked on the lake totaled about 2,000. Ski boats, cabin cruisers, deck boats, and fishing boats accounted for 36 percent of the total.  Pontoon boats accounted for 22 percent of the total, and personal water crafts were another 17 percent.   The remaining watercraft were sailboats, canoes, kayaks, row boats and any boats that did not fit in a category.
Nearly all of the lake's shoreline, with the exception of Pokagon State Park, has been developed.  Many residents have owned property on the lake for over 20 years. Lakefront properties are available for purchase, with a wide variety of styles and prices—including homes valued above $1 million.  Residents and visitors can participate in weekly sailboat races sponsored by the Lake James Yacht Club.
The lake is also the site of special events. The 4th of July is celebrated with a boat parade followed by fireworks.  Each September, the Seaplane Pilots Association sponsors a Seaplane Splash-In in the lower basin not far from the Potawatomi Inn.
Lake James (Indiana)