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Johnston City Lake

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Illinois, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 4 lb

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Pumpkinseed

6 in · 4 oz

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Flathead catfish

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General info

Johnston City Lake is a lake located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Flathead catfish.

Location

37°47′59.4″N 88°51′54.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Johnston City Lake, IL

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 Illinois 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

There are no harvest or size limits except in those waters listed under Site-Specific Regulations

Ictalurus punctatus

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37°47′59.4″N 88°51′54.5″W
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FAQ about Johnston City Lake fishing

Johnston City Lake is a lake located in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°47′59.4″N 88°51′54.5″W
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