Johnson Falls Flowage
Johnson Falls Flowage is a small dam impoundment on the Peshtigo River in Marinette County. It sits in forest near the Governor Earl Peshtigo River State Forest and gets fewer boaters than the larger flowages.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Many small fish reported
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Panfish are present
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Johnson Falls public landingRampOne public boat landing. Parking on WPS land near the dam and on angler access roads in the state forest. Reviewers say the ramp can be unreliable.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Johnson Falls Flowage are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Johnson Falls Flowage ↗Local tips
- Fish rock and current seams for smallmouth near the inlet.
- Check the ramp condition before hauling a larger boat.
- Below the dam the river is trout water, which has separate rules.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.