Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last August 30, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk South Johnson Lake fishing
South Johnson Lake fishing: not stocked since August 30, 2012. It was stocked with Rainbow Trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- August 30, 2012
- · Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 9
- Since 1987
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 2 in
- Elevation
- 2,399 ft
Fish at South Johnson Lake
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last August 30, 2012 Best: dawn, dusk How South Johnson Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 17 years between 1987 and 2012.
Fish stocked in 1987
1,400
Fish stocked in 1991
681
Fish stocked in 1995
1,409
Fish stocked in 1997
1,400
Fish stocked in 1999
1,400
Fish stocked in 2001
1,400
Fish stocked in 2004
1,400
Fish stocked in 2008
1,400
Fish stocked in 2012
1,400
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 2.3 in | report |
| August 12, 2008 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 14, 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 3, 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 1.7 in | report |
| July 26, 1999 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 2.1 in | report |
| August 13, 1997 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 2.2 in | report |
| July 27, 1995 | Rainbow Trout | 1,409 | 1.9 in | report |
| August 6, 1991 | Rainbow Trout | 681 | 2.2 in | report |
| August 26, 1987 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 2.2 in | report |
Access and facts
Remote 14-acre lake off the Alaska Highway: from the Johnson River bridge at mile 1380, travel about 6.5 miles up the Johnson River flood plain, then 1.25 miles east. Too small for floatplanes, and there are no facilities.
Drafted by AI from the cited sources and checked before publishing.
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at South Johnson Lake?
Fishing South Johnson Lake usually means Rainbow Trout. All 9 plants on record are Rainbow Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked August 30, 2012, averaging 2 in.
When is South Johnson Lake stocked?
Not stocked since August 30, 2012. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1987 and 2012.
How big are the fish stocked at South Johnson Lake?
Rainbow Trout stocked at South Johnson Lake average 2 in.
How do you get on South Johnson Lake?
Remote 14-acre lake off the Alaska Highway: from the Johnson River bridge at mile 1380, travel about 6.5 miles up the Johnson River flood plain, then 1.25 miles east. Too small for floatplanes, and there are no facilities.
Which lakes near South Johnson Lake were stocked more recently?
Lisa Lake (4.2 mi), Craig Lake (4.8 mi), Little Donna Lake (7.3 mi), and Donna Lake (8.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lisa Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Craig Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Little Donna Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, and Donna Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout.