Johnson Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Johnson Lake is listed under Oconto County, Wisconsin. It sits at 807 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 8 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Oconto County list holds plenty of bigger water. Gillett sits 8.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Green Bay is the closest city, 34 miles away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Johnson Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Oconto County: brown trout, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Johnson Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 14°F for January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That is the shape of the year on Johnson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Pete Lake, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. The position on Johnson Lake is worth confirming on the day.