Johnson
A 183-acre lake near Shoreham in Becker County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.
Fish Species (12)
Hybrid Sunfish
Above-normal numbers
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 2.4 per trap net
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 1.00 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 2.38 | - | 0.34 lbs |
Yellow Perch
Above-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 38.5 per gill net · typical 3.7–28.4 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 38.50 | - | 0.22 lbs |
Pumpkinseed
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.9 per trap net · typical 1.5–9.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 1.00 | - | 0.25 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 3.88 | - | 0.25 lbs |
Black Crappie
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.1 per trap net · typical 0.9–8 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.50 | - | 1.00 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 1.12 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Northern Pike
Above-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 10.3 per gill net · typical 2.3–9.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 10.25 | - | 1.61 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.50 | - | 3.00 lbs |
Walleye
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.75 per gill net · typical 1.2–5.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.75 | - | 6.17 lbs |
Green Sunfish
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 0.2–1.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.50 | - | 0.15 lbs |
Bluegill
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.12 per trap net · typical 5.9–43.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.12 | - | 0.10 lbs |
Other species in this lake (4)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Yellow Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 8.9 per trap net · typical 2.4–9.1 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 39.75 | - | 0.45 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 8.88 | - | 0.58 lbs |
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.88 per trap net · typical 0.6–5.2 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.88 | - | 0.86 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.75 | - | 1.00 lbs |
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.3 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 2.00 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984
Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1–29.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1984 | 0.25 | - | 0.50 lbs |
| Jul 23, 1984 | 4.25 | - | 0.50 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 23, 1984NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, AND YELLOW BULLHEAD POPULATIONS ARE ALL WELL-ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN NUMBERS. THE ONLY SPECIES TO SHOW A SIGNIFI CAN…
NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, AND YELLOW BULLHEAD POPULATIONS ARE ALL WELL-ABOVE STATE AND LOCAL MEDIAN NUMBERS. THE ONLY SPECIES TO SHOW A SIGNIFI CANT DECLINE IN TEST NET CATCH IS THE BLUEGILL- POSSIBLY DUE TO CHANGE IN SURVEY DATE FROM LATE JUNE TO LATE JULY.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Johnson?
Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Black Crappie, and Northern Pike in Johnson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.
Is there public access at Johnson?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Johnson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Johnson?
Johnson has a maximum depth of 30 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When were the main sport fish in Johnson last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Johnson is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Johnson have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Johnson in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 183.36 acres
- Max Depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.37 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed