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Johnsons Lake

North Carolina, United States

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General info

Johnsons Lake is a lake located in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, American eel, and White bullhead.

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34Β°51β€²54.7β€³N 78Β°03β€²2.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Johnsons Lake, NC

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Fishing regulations in North Carolina 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of July 25, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Johnsons Lake is a lake located in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
34Β°51β€²54.7β€³N 78Β°03β€²2.9β€³W
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