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Johnson Lake

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Colorado, United States

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

22 in · 4 lb

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General info

Johnson Lake is a lake located in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Black crappie.

Location

40°56′1.7″N 102°21′4.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnson Lake, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado 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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Cities nearby

Ovid

2.7 miles away

Julesburg

5.8 miles away

Sedgwick

9.1 miles away

Chappell

12.5 miles away

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16.9 miles away

Amherst

19.7 miles away

Venango

19.9 miles away

Paoli

23.1 miles away

Crook

24.1 miles away

Holyoke

24.5 miles away

Sunol

26.3 miles away

Brule

26.6 miles away

Belmar

33.6 miles away

Ogallala

35.5 miles away

Lemoyne

36.7 miles away

Iliff

39.2 miles away

Peetz

39.8 miles away

Roscoe

42.2 miles away

Padroni

44.2 miles away

Keystone

44.5 miles away

Sterling

49.0 miles away

Broadwater

52.7 miles away

Paxton

53.7 miles away

Atwood

55.1 miles away

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FAQ about Johnson Lake fishing

📍 Where is Johnson Lake located?
Johnson Lake is a lake located in Sedgwick County, Colorado, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°56′1.7″N 102°21′4.9″W
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🎣 Where on Johnson Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Johnson Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Johnson Lake?
The most common species in Johnson Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Johnson Lake fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Johnson Lake?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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