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Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Lake County.

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Fish species in Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake near 47.3763, -91.1918 is a lake in Lake County, Minnesota. Johnson Lake covers about 35.8 acres and reaches a recorded 24 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 smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Johnson Lake, work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Yellow Perch

For panfish at Johnson Lake, 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.

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.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Walleye — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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