Johnson fishing

Johnson fishing has Walleye on the stocking report. Also recorded: Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and 5 more. It is stocked about once a year since 2022. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, Northern Pike, and Yellow Perch, and day and night for Bowfin.

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Last stocked
2025
Walleye
Plants on record
4
Since 2022
Species stocked
1 (+11 also recorded)

Fish at Johnson

1 stocked · 12 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2025 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Johnson is stocked

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Fish stocked in 2022

89,000

Fish stocked in 2023

100,000

Fish stocked in 2024

89,000

Fish stocked in 2025

89,000

Stocking history

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2025Walleye89,000–report
2024Walleye89,000–report
2023Walleye100,000–report
2022Walleye89,000–report

Access and facts

Nearest town
Marcell, MN

Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Johnson?

Fishing Johnson usually means Walleye. All 4 plants on record are Walleye. Walleye was last stocked 2025. Black Crappie, Bluegill, Bowfin, and Largemouth Bass, plus 7 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Johnson stocked?

Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about once a year since 2022.

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