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Johnson Lake (Burnett County)

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Johnson Lake is a 399 acre lake in Burnett County near Webster and Danbury. It is known for bluegill, largemouth bass and northern pike.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area399 acres
Max depth23 ft
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Bluegill●●●●○

Reported abundant by anglers

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Johnson Lake public landingRamp
    One public boat landingDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Johnson Lake (Burnett County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Search more bait shops near Johnson Lake (Burnett County) ↗

Local tips

  • Average depth is only about 6 feet, so fish weeds.
  • Water is clear, so use natural colors.
  • A mercury advisory has been reported, so check DNR fish consumption guidance.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.