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.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.