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Johnson Lake

Nebraska, United States

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Hybrid striped bass

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Flathead catfish

10 in Β· 4 oz

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Yellow perch

11 in Β· 1 lb

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Freshwater drum

18 in Β· 2 lb 6 oz

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Freshwater drum

14 in Β· 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Johnson Lake is a lake located in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Walleye, and Channel catfish.

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40Β°41β€²35.9β€³N 99Β°49β€²6.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations in Nebraska 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 May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Johnson Lake is a lake located in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°41β€²35.9β€³N 99Β°49β€²6.6β€³W
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