Johannes

Otter Tail County

Near Dalton

DOW: 56039100

Northern PikeGood · 67Green SunfishGood · 64Yellow PerchGood · 56

A 134-acre lake near Dalton in Otter Tail County — best known for pike and panfish. Last surveyed 1975.

Fish Species (6)

Northern Pike

Good · 67

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.29 lbs

Catch rate: 11.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–9.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	11.50	-	2.29 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 13, 1975	0.17	-	1.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Green Sunfish

Good · 64

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 429.5 per trap net · typical 0.3–2.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	429.50	-	0.07 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1975	133.50	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Perch

Good · 56

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.12 lbs

Catch rate: 13.5 per gill net · typical 1.9–19.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	2.33	-	0.14 lbs	Standard trap nets
Aug 13, 1975	13.50	-	0.12 lbs	Standard gill nets

Walleye

Stocked 2024

Good · 55

Typical numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

3.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 0.5–3.8 for a lake like this

Stocked with fry once · 50,000 fish total

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	0.50	-	3.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2024	fry	50,000	0.4	Private citizens and sporting groups

Largemouth Bass

Average · 26

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.13 lbs

Catch rate: 5.3 per trap net · typical 0.4–2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	5.33	-	0.13 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (1)

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

White Sucker

Good · 50

Large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Aug 1975

Last surveyed 1975 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.50 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 0.3–1.3 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 13, 1975	0.33	-	2.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Biologist Notes

August 13, 1975Test-netting data indicate above average catches of northern pike, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. Walleye are present but in very low numbers.

Test-netting data indicate above average catches of northern pike, yellow perch, and largemouth bass. Walleye are present but in very low numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Johannes?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike, Green Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Walleye, and Largemouth Bass in Johannes. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Johannes?

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

How deep is Johannes?

Johannes has a maximum depth of 46 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Johannes last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Johannes is from 1975. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Johannes have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Johannes in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Johannes?

No — Johannes has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.