Drainage lake

Lake John

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Lake John is a small lake in the Town of Lakewood in Oconto County. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Lake John (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area104 acres

Max depth26 ft

Shoreline3.7 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●○○

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

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Listed by the DNR as panfish

Boat launches

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

John Lake AccessRamp
Single-lane gravel ramp, launch depth under 3 feet. Parking for 1 to 5 trailers. No restrooms or dock.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
3John Lake AccessPublic
Wisconsin DNR public boat rampDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake John 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

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Local tips

Plan on a small boat. The ramp is a single gravel lane.
The lake drops to 26 feet, so look for pike and bass along weed edges near the deeper water.
The water is light brown, so use bright or noisy lures.

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