Minnesota · DNR survey data
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake covers 63 acres in Clearwater County, running to 70 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2024Fair numbers2.3per gill net18"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 22 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 22 fish
2023Lengths measured · 19 fish
2013Lengths measured · 1 fish
2002Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 28 fish
1998Northern pikeJust a few5.7per gill net22"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 18 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 18 fish
2023Lengths measured · 39 fish
2013Lengths measured · 18 fish
2002Lengths measured · 38 fish
1998Yellow perchOne of the best around127.3per gill net6"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 575 fish
Recent · 2023Lengths measured · 575 fish
2023Lengths measured · 36 fish
2018Lengths measured · 159 fish
2013Lengths measured · 626 fish
2002No recent survey rating.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 477 yearlings · 27 adults |
| 2022 | Walleye | 1,235 fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 512 yearlings |
| 2019 | Bluegill Sunfish | 50 adults |
| 2018 | Walleye | 3,362 fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 300 yearlings |
| 2016 | Walleye | 376 yearlings · 60 adults |
Recent reports
Johnson Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Johnson Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Johnson Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Falk Lake · 73 ac · 2.5 mi
- Deep Lake · 40 ac · 4.7 mi
- Bagley Lake · 97 ac · 4.8 mi
- Clearwater Lake · 999 ac · 6.5 mi
- Moose Lake · 132 ac · 9.1 mi
- Lindberg Lake · 96 ac · 9.2 mi
- Pine Lake · 1,236 ac · 9.7 mi
- Balm Lake · 537 ac · 10.7 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Johnson Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Johnson Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Johnson Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Johnson Lake have a public access?
Yes. Johnson Lake has one public access site: Johnson Lake (trailer launch).
Is Johnson Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Johnson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Johnson Lake in 2023, the most recent of 8 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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