Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake near 46.7353, -95.8388 is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota. Johnson Lake covers about 183 acres, reaches a recorded 30 feet and holds about 2,050 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Johnson Lake

Fish reported from Johnson Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, green sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Johnson Lake, 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 Johnson Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Johnson Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Johnson Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Johnson Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Johnson Lake

On a first trip to Johnson Lake, 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.

When to Fish Johnson Lake

Spring at Johnson Lake 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 Johnson Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.