Last stocked
June 8, 2017
Plants on record
37
Since 1993
Species recorded
4
Average size
3.9 in
Elevation
112 ft
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Kasilof, AK
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
State recreation area at mile 110 Sterling Highway near Kasilof. Wheelchair-accessible, with a boat launch, campground, and daily parking fee. Popular for rainbow trout fishing and canoeing on the 84-acre lake.
Sources: water_type , access.shore , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , access.fee , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes , fishing_notes , watch_outs
How Johnson Lake is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2017 it was June 2, 2017, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2011.
Matanuska Lake (0.8 mi), Loberg Lake (1 mi), Klaire Lake (1.1 mi), Irene Lake (1.5 mi), and Canoe Lake (1.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Matanuska Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Arctic Char, and Salmonid Hybrid, Loberg Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Rainbow Trout, Klaire Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Salmonid Hybrid, Irene Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char, and Canoe Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.
Fish at Johnson Lake
Fishing Johnson Lake is most likely to be for Coho Salmon. Coho Salmon accounts for 19 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more.
Coho Salmon 19 plants
- Plants
- 19 of 37
- Last stocked
- June 2, 2017
- Average length
- 2.7 in
Rainbow Trout 9 plants
- Plants
- 9 of 37
- Last stocked
- June 8, 2017
- Average length
- 2.5 in
Arctic Char 8 plants
- Plants
- 8 of 37
- Last stocked
- May 16, 2016
- Average length
- 8.2 in
Salmonid Hybrid 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 37
- Last stocked
- June 7, 2000
- Average length
- 6.2 in
Fishing Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake is a small lake on the Kenai Peninsula in the state of Alaska, covering about 84 acres. Fishing is among the popular activities in the recreation area. The lake is stocked with Pacific salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and rainbow trout, and fishing for rainbow trout specifically is also a popular activity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org , dnr.alaska.gov
What to watch for
Moose, black and brown bear, lynx, squirrels, hares and other creatures are plentiful in the areas around Johnson Lake. Visitors are advised to enjoy and respect these animals, helping them by not feeding them and keeping a clean camp.
Fish stocked per year
- 7,8691993
- 11,1491994
- 3,3152000
- 1,0002001
- 2,0002002
- 5,1762003
- 1,3012004
- 1,0002005
- 6,0052006
- 3,1002007
- 3042008
- 6,1312009
- 1,3002010
- 1,3052012
- 3,0392013
- 1,1002014
- 3,2582015
- 1,1002016
- 2,2052017
Stocking history
Showing 15 of 37 plants Showing 37 plants
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 1,087 | 2.6 in | report |
| June 2, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 1,118 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 31, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.7 in | report |
| May 16, 2016 | Arctic Char | 100 | 10 in | report |
| June 8, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 894 | 3 in | report |
| June 8, 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,364 | 2.9 in | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Arctic Char | 100 | 8.9 in | report |
| June 4, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| September 12, 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 11, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 1,039 | 3.1 in | report |
| September 7, 2012 | Arctic Char | 305 | 11.2 in | report |
| June 29, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 3.2 in | report |
| August 9, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 25, 2010 | Arctic Char | 300 | 6.8 in | report |
| September 3, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 2.1 in | report |
| July 30, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 1,520 | 2.3 in | report |
| July 30, 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,211 | 3.6 in | report |
| August 13, 2008 | Arctic Char | 304 | 8 in | report |
| August 16, 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 30, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 1,100 | 2 in | report |
| July 12, 2006 | Arctic Char | 5,000 | 2.2 in | report |
| June 6, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 1,005 | 1.7 in | report |
| May 25, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| May 24, 2004 | Arctic Char | 301 | 8.4 in | report |
| May 20, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 27, 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 4,110 | 2.2 in | report |
| May 5, 2003 | Coho Salmon | 1,066 | 2.4 in | report |
| July 2, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 3, 2002 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.5 in | report |
| May 29, 2001 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 2.8 in | report |
| June 7, 2000 | Salmonid Hybrid | 2,015 | 6.2 in | report |
| June 7, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 1,000 | 3 in | report |
| June 7, 2000 | Arctic Char | 300 | 10.4 in | report |
| May 27, 1994 | Rainbow Trout | 3,718 | 3.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 3,713 | 3.4 in | report |
| May 27, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 3,718 | 3.2 in | report |
| July 20, 1993 | Rainbow Trout | 7,869 | 1.8 in | report |
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Species stocked here
- Rainbow Trout (9)
- Coho Salmon (19)
- Arctic Char (8)
- Salmonid Hybrid (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.