🐟 What fish can you catch in Johnston?

Most commonly caught species around Johnston , IA : Largemouth bass - 14,674 reported catches Bluegill - 2,679 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,212 reported catches Black crappie - 955 reported catches Walleye - 713 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Johnston fishing reports?

The latest Johnston , IA fishing reports are: @eligood reported a nice Channel catfish at Camp Dodge Johnston Lake . @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Walnut Creek . @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek . @benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek . @sawyerandrews reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ankeny Community School Pond . .

Fishing in Johnston, IA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Johnston, Iowa?

Anglers in Johnston , IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa) , Saylorville Lake , Big Creek Lake , Raccoon River , Terra Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Johnston?

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Iowa, United States

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Top fish species in Johnston

Latest Johnston fishing reports

Channel catfish

Camp Dodge Johnston Lake

16 in · 1 lb

Creek chub

Walnut Creek

9 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

Little Walnut Creek

8 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

Little Walnut Creek

9 in · 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Ankeny Community School Pond

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Bluegill

Ankeny Community School Pond

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Hickory Grove Lake

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Largemouth bass

Big Creek Lake

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Fishing regulations in Johnston

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Fishing regulations in Iowa can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Johnston fishing

Anglers in Johnston, IA recommend these top fishing spots: Des Moines River (Iowa), Saylorville Lake, Big Creek Lake, Raccoon River, and Terra Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Johnston, IA:

Largemouth bass - 14,674 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,679 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,212 reported catches
Black crappie - 955 reported catches
Walleye - 713 reported catches

The latest Johnston, IA fishing reports are:

@eligood reported a nice Channel catfish at Camp Dodge Johnston Lake.
@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Walnut Creek.
@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek.
@benjaminsmalley reported a nice Creek chub at Little Walnut Creek.
@sawyerandrews reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ankeny Community School Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Johnston, IA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: