Johnny Johnson Lake, Washington: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Johnny Johnson Lake is one of the Okanogan County waters in Washington. It sits in open valley. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The closest town, Oroville, is 4.8 miles away. Further out sit Osoyoos (11 miles) and Tonasket (12 miles). Within a short drive: Pentland Lake 0.3 miles off, Rock Lake sits 0.7 miles out, Wannacut Lake 1 mile off, Blue Lake sits 1.7 miles out and Irwins Pond 1.9 miles off. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Johnny Johnson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name rainbow trout, largemouth bass, sockeye salmon and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Johnny Johnson Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 69°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Expect Johnny Johnson Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Pentland Lake sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Johnny Johnson Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.