Johnson

Cass County

Near Remer

DOW: 11002800

Black CrappieExcellent · 86Rock BassGood · 63BluegillGood · 59

A 27-acre lake near Remer in Cass County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1973.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Excellent · 86

Above-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.53 lbs

Catch rate: 9.8 per trap net · typical 0.7–4.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	9.75	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Rock Bass

Good · 63

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	0.75	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Good · 59

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.83 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 2.9–41.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	0.75	-	0.83 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.17 lbs

Catch rate: 6.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	2.25	-	0.22 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 27, 1973	6.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

6.17 lbs

Catch rate: 0.75 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	0.75	-	6.17 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 47

Typical numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.44 lbs

Catch rate: 8.0 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	8.00	-	1.44 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 27, 1973	2.75	-	0.86 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Average · 45

Typical numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.09 lbs

Catch rate: 4.0 per trap net · typical 1.5–7.4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	4.00	-	0.09 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Brown Bullhead

Good · 56

Typical numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.83 lbs

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net · typical 0.5–5.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	1.50	-	0.83 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 36

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1973

Last surveyed 1973 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.75 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net · typical 1.4–7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 27, 1973	1.00	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 27, 1973	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Biologist Notes

August 27, 1973The NP, YP and BLC pops. are above the state and local means for num/set and lbs/set. LM Bass pop. is even with the num/set but way above the lbs/set…

The NP, YP and BLC pops. are above the state and local means for num/set and lbs/set. LM Bass pop. is even with the num/set but way above the lbs/set with the largest being 7.5 lbs. The Bluegill and Pumpkinseed pops. are blw the num/set and lbs./set medians. Also, Rock Bass fell in the abv category

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Johnson?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Rock Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Largemouth Bass in Johnson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Johnson?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Johnson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Johnson?

Johnson has a maximum depth of 20 feet and a mean depth of 15 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Johnson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Johnson is from 1973. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.