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Explore Kabetogama Lake
The name Kabetogama has many translations. One of our favorites is “the lake that lies alongside another” (Rainy Lake). In the Ojibwe language, Kabe means “all” and Ogema means “chief.” At the Kabetogama Lake Resorts, we think perhaps it simply means God’s Country.
Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it (cab-uh-toe-ga-muh) or spell it. Just call it “Kab,” and you’ll sound like a local.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Lake, MN
- How big is Johnson Lake?
- How deep is Johnson Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Johnson Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Johnson Lake area?
- Are there boat launches on Johnson Lake?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Johnson Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Johnson Lake?
How big is Johnson Lake?
How deep is Johnson Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Johnson Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Lake Whitefish, Mimic Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Johnson Lake area?
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Are there boat launches on Johnson Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Johnson Lake?
History & Status of the Fishery
Johnson Lake is a 1,736 acre lake located approximately 5.5 miles northwest of Crane Lake, Minnesota in St. Louis County. Johnson is a deep lake with good water clarity. The south end of the lake is accessed from a portage trail maintained by the Forest Service as it lies within the Superior National Forest. Several campsites are maintained on the lake. A standard fisheries survey was completed in Johnson Lake in late June of 2016.
Johnson Lake provides some quality angling opportunities for multiple species. Northern Pike are abundant for this type of lake, and they averaged 2.74 pounds in the 2016 survey. Smallmouth Bass are a popular species for angling on Johnson Lake. They are also abundant for this type of lake, and are above average in size. Catch rates for Walleye dropped in the 2016 survey, but average size increased. An average Walleye sampled in 2016 was over 19.5 inches, and fish up to nearly 30 inches were sampled, which is rare in the standard gear used to survey these lakes. Yellow Perch are present within the expected range of abundance for this lake, and they averaged 6.8 inches in 2016. Lake Whitefish are also of interest to many anglers, and these fish are abundant in Johnson Lake. Average size is also good at over 18 inches in length.
Lake Trout have been stocked in Spring Lake, which is connected to the north end of Johnson Lake. Although no Lake Trout were sampled in Johnson in 2016, a few of them were caught during the 2011 survey. It is likely that a few Lake Trout stocked into Spring Lake are present in Johnson.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Johnson Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Lucille Lake | 2.2 mi | 131 | 19 ft |
| Spring Lake | 2.3 mi | 219 | 60 ft |
| Franklin Lake | 3.2 mi | 156 | 18 ft |
| Little Johnson Lake | 3.8 mi | 566 | 28 ft |
| Tooth Lake | 4.1 mi | 59 | 43 ft |
| Net Lake | 4.5 mi | 79 | 18 ft |
| Moose Lake | 4.6 mi | 228 | 8 ft |
| Little Trout Lake | 5.0 mi | 272 | 95 ft |
| Mukooda Lake | 5.1 mi | 774 | 78 ft |
| Marion Lake | 5.4 mi | 183 | 13 ft |
