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LakeQuality

Johnson Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota has 11 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of and a maximum depth of 88 feet across 434 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity15.7 ft
Maximum Depth88 ft
Surface Area434 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count11