Reservoir

Johnson Lake

, Nebraska

Johnson Lake is a 2,068-acre lake south of Lexington, Nebraska with three access points (Game and Parks). It offers walleye, white bass and wipers.

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Surface area2,068 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

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Walleye●●●○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

White Bass●●○○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Wiper●●●○○

Hybrid striped bass. Chase surface-feeding schools and points with wind.

Boat launches

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

Johnson Lake SRA boat rampRamp
Ramp near the inlet jetty; park has three access points.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Johnson Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Fish the inlet jetty area near the ramp.
Walleye, white bass and wipers are the listed species.
Depth and temperature data are published by Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District.

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