Johnson Lake fishing

Johnson Lake fishing: not stocked since June 8, 2017. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Arctic Char, and Salmonid Hybrid on a natural lake. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
June 8, 2017
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
37
Since 1993
Species recorded
4
Average size
3.9 in
Elevation
112 ft

Fish at Johnson Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 19 plants · last June 2, 2017

Last stocked June 2, 2017 · avg 2.7 in · 19 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last June 8, 2017 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked June 8, 2017 · avg 2.5 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 8 plants · last May 16, 2016

Last stocked May 16, 2016 · avg 8.2 in · 8 plants

Salmonid Hybrid Stocked · 1 plant · last June 7, 2000

Last stocked June 7, 2000 · avg 6.2 in · 1 plant

How Johnson Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2011.

Fish stocked in 1993

7,869

Fish stocked in 1994

11,149

Fish stocked in 2000

3,315

Fish stocked in 2001

1,000

Fish stocked in 2002

2,000

Fish stocked in 2003

5,176

Fish stocked in 2004

1,301

Fish stocked in 2005

1,000

Fish stocked in 2006

6,005

Fish stocked in 2007

3,100

Fish stocked in 2008

304

Fish stocked in 2009

6,131

Fish stocked in 2010

1,300

Fish stocked in 2012

1,305

Fish stocked in 2013

3,039

Fish stocked in 2014

1,100

Fish stocked in 2015

3,258

Fish stocked in 2016

1,100

Fish stocked in 2017

2,205

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 8, 2017Rainbow Trout1,0872.6 inreport
June 2, 2017Coho Salmon1,1182.5 inreport
May 31, 2016Coho Salmon1,0002.7 inreport
May 16, 2016Arctic Char10010 inreport
June 8, 2015Coho Salmon8943 inreport
June 8, 2015Rainbow Trout2,3642.9 inreport
June 4, 2014Arctic Char1008.9 inreport
June 4, 2014Coho Salmon1,0002.8 inreport
September 12, 2013Rainbow Trout2,0002.4 inreport
July 11, 2013Coho Salmon1,0393.1 inreport
September 7, 2012Arctic Char30511.2 inreport
June 29, 2012Coho Salmon1,0003.2 inreport
August 9, 2010Coho Salmon1,0002.5 inreport
May 25, 2010Arctic Char3006.8 inreport
September 3, 2009Rainbow Trout2,4002.1 inreport
July 30, 2009Coho Salmon1,5202.3 inreport
July 30, 2009Rainbow Trout2,2113.6 inreport
August 13, 2008Arctic Char3048 inreport
August 16, 2007Rainbow Trout2,0001.7 inreport
May 30, 2007Coho Salmon1,1002 inreport
July 12, 2006Arctic Char5,0002.2 inreport
June 6, 2006Coho Salmon1,0051.7 inreport
May 25, 2005Coho Salmon1,0002.3 inreport
May 24, 2004Arctic Char3018.4 inreport
May 20, 2004Coho Salmon1,0002.3 inreport
August 27, 2003Rainbow Trout4,1102.2 inreport
May 5, 2003Coho Salmon1,0662.4 inreport
July 2, 2002Coho Salmon1,0002.8 inreport
June 3, 2002Coho Salmon1,0002.5 inreport
May 29, 2001Coho Salmon1,0002.8 inreport
June 7, 2000Salmonid Hybrid2,0156.2 inreport
June 7, 2000Coho Salmon1,0003 inreport
June 7, 2000Arctic Char30010.4 inreport
May 27, 1994Rainbow Trout3,7183.2 inreport
May 27, 1994Coho Salmon3,7133.4 inreport
May 27, 1994Coho Salmon3,7183.2 inreport
July 20, 1993Rainbow Trout7,8691.8 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Kasilof, AK
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

State recreation area near Kasilof: from mile 110.5 Sterling Hwy, take Johnson Lake Rd 0.5 mile, then Tustumena Lake Rd 0.1 mile. Wheelchair-accessible, with a boat launch, campground, picnic shelters, and daily parking fee. Popular for rainbow trout and canoeing on the 84-acre lake (max 15 ft).

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Matanuska Lake 0.8 mi last stocked September 15, 2026 Loberg Lake 1 mi last stocked August 6, 2026 Klaire Lake 1.1 mi last stocked June 3, 2026 Leech Lake 1.1 mi last stocked May 20, 2026 Victor Lake 1.1 mi last stocked June 3, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Johnson Lake?

Fishing Johnson Lake usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 19 of 37 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 2 more. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 2, 2017, averaging 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout was last stocked June 8, 2017, averaging 2.5 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 16, 2016, averaging 8.2 in. Salmonid Hybrid was last stocked June 7, 2000, averaging 6.2 in.

When is Johnson Lake stocked?

Not stocked since June 8, 2017. No plants recorded in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2011.

How big are the fish stocked at Johnson Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.9 in. Coho Salmon average 2.7 in. Rainbow Trout average 2.5 in. Arctic Char average 8.2 in. Salmonid Hybrid average 6.2 in.

How do you get on Johnson Lake?

The nearest town is Kasilof, AK. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. State recreation area near Kasilof: from mile 110.5 Sterling Hwy, take Johnson Lake Rd 0.5 mile, then Tustumena Lake Rd 0.1 mile. Wheelchair-accessible, with a boat launch, campground, picnic shelters, and daily parking fee. Popular for rainbow trout and canoeing on the 84-acre lake (max 15 ft).

Which lakes near Johnson Lake were stocked more recently?

Matanuska Lake (0.8 mi), Loberg Lake (1 mi), Klaire Lake (1.1 mi), Leech Lake (1.1 mi), and Victor Lake (1.1 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, Leech Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Victor Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon and Salmonid Hybrid.

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