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We want to see what you've caught on Johnson Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Lake, MN
- How big is Johnson Lake?
- How deep is Johnson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Johnson Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Johnson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Johnson Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Johnson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Johnson Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Johnson Lake?
How big is Johnson Lake?
How deep is Johnson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Johnson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Johnson Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Johnson Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Johnson Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Johnson Lake (DOW# 11-0363; Lake Class 28) is a 90-acre lake located near Backus, MN. There is a county owned public access on the south shore off of County Road 55. Johnson Lake has 1.59 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 55 feet. The lake is primarily managed for Largemouth Bass and Black Crappie and secondarily for Northern Pike, Bluegill and Yellow Perch. The DNR has classified Minnesota's lakes into 43 different classes based on physical, chemical and other characteristics. Johnson Lake is in Lake Class 28; lakes in the class are small, clear and regularly (bowl shape) shaped.
Johnson Lake has a game fish community that is dominated by Largemouth Bass and Bluegill. The majority of Largemouth Bass were between 11 to 15 inches, but Bass up to 19 inches were sampled. Bluegill of all sizes are present in Johnson Lake with fish up to 9 inches sampled. Northern Pike are abundant with fish up to 30 inches present. Other fish species that anglers can expect to encounter include Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Walleye, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead, and Yellow Perch
People can have significant impacts on lakes and the fish populations they support. Harvest, lakeshore development, removal of shoreline vegetation, and introductions of invasive species can all adversely affect fish populations. Currently no aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been identified in Johnson Lake. AIS are moved from infested to non-infested waters by anglers, boaters, and lake shore owners and can adversely impact lakes and fish populations. To avoid spreading AIS, lake users are required to remove all aquatic plants or animals from their watercraft and drain all water from their boat before leaving the access. If you suspect an infestation of an invasive species in this lake, save a specimen and report it to a local natural resource office. Additional information on all of these topics can be found on the DNR website (www.dnr.state.mn.us) or by contacting the Walker Area Fisheries office.
What is the average air temp for Johnson Lake?
Are there any state parks near Johnson Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Johnson Lake...DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
Fawn Lake | 0.6 mi | 46 | 29 ft |
Sanborn Lake | 0.7 mi | 220 | 48 ft |
Brockway Lake | 1.1 mi | 180 | 17 ft |
Rainy Lake | 1.1 mi | 129 | 29 ft |
Bass Lake | 1.6 mi | 93 | 28 ft |
Big Portage Lake | 1.8 mi | 902 | 23 ft |
Lind Lake | 2.0 mi | 440 | 27 ft |
Horseshoe Lake | 2.2 mi | 260 | 51 ft |
Hattie Lake | 2.4 mi | 588 | 30 ft |
Ox Yoke Lake | 2.9 mi | 187 | 42 ft |