Lake John is a lake in Wright County, Minnesota. Lake John covers about 397 acres, reaches a recorded 30 feet and holds about 4,440 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lake John Affect Fishing
Lake John is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Lake John
Fish reported from Lake John include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brook silverside, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, spottail shiner, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Lake John, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Lake John, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Lake John, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Lake John, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Lake John, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Lake John include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
How the Seasons Change Lake John
Spring at Lake John is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Lake John can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake John
On a first trip to Lake John, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Lake John
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake John, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Lake John FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 397-acre Lake John?
At Lake John, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 30-foot deep end of Lake John?
Not every trip. A better place at Lake John is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 4,440 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake John?
At Lake John, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.