Minnesota · DNR survey data
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake covers 419 acres in Otter Tail County, running to 32 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2024. 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 · 2025Fair numbers1.4per gill net21"Typical26"Biggest
Lengths measured · 17 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 17 fish
2015Lengths measured · 29 fish
2010Lengths measured · 47 fish
2004Largemouth bassGood numbers50.5per hr (electrofishing)10"Typical19"Biggest
Lengths measured · 41 fish
Recent · 2024Lengths measured · 41 fish
2024Lengths measured · 49 fish
2015Lengths measured · 45 fish
2010Lengths measured · 55 fish
2004Northern pikeJust a few3.8per gill net24"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 38 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 38 fish
2015Lengths measured · 27 fish
2010Lengths measured · 37 fish
2004BluegillJust a few13.7per trap net4"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 121 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 121 fish
2015Lengths measured · 89 fish
2010Lengths measured · 230 fish
2004Yellow perchGood numbers8.4per gill net5"Typical7"Biggest
Lengths measured · 81 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 81 fish
2015Lengths measured · 183 fish
2010Lengths measured · 112 fish
2004Rates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Walleye | 265,000 fry |
| 2024 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2023 | Walleye | 165,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 165,000 fry |
| 2019 | Walleye | 165,000 fry |
| 2017 | Walleye | 200,000 fry |
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
- Sewell Lake · 369 ac · 2.7 mi
- Stalker Lake · 1,357 ac · 2.7 mi
- Long Lake · 395 ac · 2.9 mi
- Clear Lake · 399 ac · 3.4 mi
- Jolly Ann Lake · 326 ac · 4.9 mi
- Rose Lake · 108 ac · 5.6 mi
- North Tenmile Lake · 654 ac · 5.6 mi
- Tenmile Lake · 1,428 ac · 5.9 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 (2024) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch.
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 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2017.
When was Johnson Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Johnson Lake in 2024, the most recent of 7 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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