Little Johanna

Ramsey County

Near Arden Hills

DOW: 62005800

Black CrappieGood · 63Largemouth BassAverage · 38Northern PikeAverage · 33

A 17-acre lake near Arden Hills in Ramsey County — best known for panfish and bass. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (9)

Black Crappie

Good · 63

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.15 lbs

Catch rate: 19.0 per gill net · typical 1.9–18 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1984	19.00	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1979	18.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Average · 38

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 0.3–1.1 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1979	2.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Northern Pike

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers · small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.50 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1984	2.00	-	1.50 lbs	Standard gill nets

Pumpkinseed

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1979	2.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 29.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1979	29.00	-	0.30 lbs	Standard gill nets

Other species in this lake (4)

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

Common Carp

Excellent · 78

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.46 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net · typical 0.5–4 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1984	14.00	-	1.46 lbs	Standard gill nets

Yellow Bullhead

Average · 38

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1979

Last surveyed 1979 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.38 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net · typical 1–6.9 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 7, 1979	2.00	-	0.38 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Poor · 20

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.10 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 0.7–6.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1984	1.00	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1979	10.00	-	0.55 lbs	Standard gill nets

Black Bullhead

Poor · 14

Small fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Aug 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.07 lbs

Catch rate: 14.0 per gill net · typical 5.2–56.2 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Aug 6, 1984	14.00	-	0.07 lbs	Standard gill nets
Aug 7, 1979	15.00	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

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)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

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

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

August 6, 1984BASED ON THE GILLNET CATCH ONLY, CARP, BLACK BULLHEAD, AND BLACK CRAPPIES WERE FOUND AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. BROWN BULLHEAD AND NORTHERN PIKE WE…

BASED ON THE GILLNET CATCH ONLY, CARP, BLACK BULLHEAD, AND BLACK CRAPPIES WERE FOUND AT ABOVE LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. BROWN BULLHEAD AND NORTHERN PIKE WERE SAMPLED AT BELOW LOCAL MEDIAN LEVELS. YELLOW BULLHEAD, LARGEMOUTH BASS, GREEN SUNFISH, PUMPKINSEED, BLUEGILL AND HYBRID SUNFISH ARE KNOWN TO INHABIT THE LAKE FROM THE 1979 TEST NETTTING, AND 1/4

August 7, 1979Based on gill net catch only. All species taken were in numbers per set above the local median. The Blk, Brn, and Yel Bullhead were each rprsntd by la…

Based on gill net catch only. All species taken were in numbers per set above the local median. The Blk, Brn, and Yel Bullhead were each rprsntd by large individuals primarily. Over 70% of the Bluegill taken were fish 6.5 inches or larger. The Blk Crappie taken were also larger fish with 10 of 18 being 8.0 inches or larger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Little Johanna?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Northern Pike in Little Johanna. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Little Johanna?

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

How deep is Little Johanna?

Little Johanna has a maximum depth of 28 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Little Johanna last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Little Johanna is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Little Johanna have any invasive species?

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

Are there special fishing regulations on Little Johanna?

No — Little Johanna has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.