- Hometown: Van, TX
- Family: (Wife) Sandy; (Children) Daniel; Abigail
- Age: 38
- Years Pro:3
- Occupation: Professional Angler; Guide on Lake Fork
- Hobbies: Fishing
- Primary Fishing Strength: Flipping and Pitching
- World Ranking: 26 (2009)
BASS Stats:
- Bassmaster Classics:2
- Classic Titles: 0
- First Place Finishes:3
- Top-10 Finishes:12
- Career Winnings: $476,495.38
- Avg. Won Per Tournament: $6,439.13
- Total Weight of Bass Caught: 1,944 lbs. 6 oz.
FLW Stats:
- Career Earnings: $62,969
- Number of Tournaments Won: 1
- Weight of Largest Day's Catch: 20 lbs. 5 ozs. (2005, Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League, Lake Ouachita, Lake Ouachita, AR)
- Number of Events Fished: 13 Since 1998
Website: www.jamesniggemeyer.com
Achievements: Bassmaster Southern Tour Angler of the Year (2006); BFL All American Qualifier (2006); BASS Series Regional Champion (2005); BFL Regional Champion (2005); PAA Texas Toyota Bass Classic Champion (2007); Qualified for the Bassmaster Classic Two Times (2009)