Lake Johanna
About Lake Johanna
Lake Johanna is a 1,399-acre lake near Brooten in Pope County, Minnesota. It reaches 10 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 7 feet, and has roughly 14.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Lake Johanna
- 1,399 acres, up to 10 feet deep, near Brooten
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 9.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 1,399 acres
- Max depth
- 10 ft
- Average depth
- 7 ft
- Shoreline
- 14.6 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 1,399 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
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Johanna?
Lake Johanna is in Pope County, Minnesota, near Brooten. It covers 1,399 acres and reaches 10 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Lake Johanna?
Lake Johanna covers 1,399 acres with about 14.6 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 10 feet and its average depth is about 7 feet.
What fish can you catch at Lake Johanna?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Lake Johanna?
Yes. Lake Johanna has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Lake Johanna?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Lake Johanna. 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.
Is Lake Johanna stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Lake Johanna; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.