Johnson Lake
About Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake is an 183-acre lake near Shoreham in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 30 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.4 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. Lazy Loon Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.
Plan Your Visit to Johnson Lake
- 183 acres, up to 30 feet deep, near Shoreham
- Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
- Camping close to the water at Lazy Loon Campground
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Public access on record
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 183 acres
- Max depth
- 30 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.4 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 101 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- Camping: Lazy Loon Campground
Best For
- Lakeside camping
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Camping & Reservations
Lazy Loon Campground is mapped on or near Johnson Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.
Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Johnson Lake?
Johnson Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Shoreham. It covers 183 acres and reaches 30 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Johnson Lake?
Johnson Lake covers 183 acres with about 3.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 30 feet.
What fish can you catch at Johnson Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Johnson Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Johnson Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.
Can you swim at Johnson Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Johnson Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Can you camp at Johnson Lake?
Yes. Lazy Loon Campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.