---
type: lake
name: "Lake Johanna"
county: "Ramsey"
nearest_town: "Arden Hills"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 212
max_depth_ft: 43
latitude: 45.04345
longitude: -93.17
lake_score: 53
dnr_lake_id: "62007800"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-johanna
---

# Lake Johanna

Lake in Ramsey County, Minnesota, near Arden Hills

- **Surface Area**: 212 acres
- **Max Depth**: 43 ft
- **Average Depth**: 17 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 7.4 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 53/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Johanna is a 212-acre lake near Arden Hills in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It reaches 43 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 17 feet, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 7.4 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to muskellunge and tiger muskellunge, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.

There are 2 public boat launches (concrete surface) managed by the county. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 2 public boat launches (concrete)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 13
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2021
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Muskellunge and Tiger Muskellunge**: Minimum size limit 40". Possession limit one.

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling

## Amenities

Boat Ramp

## Fish Species

Walleye, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Bowfin, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, White Sucker, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lake Josephine](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-josephine) - 1 miles, 116 acres
- [Island Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/island-lake) - 1.9 miles, 59 acres
- [Lake Owasso](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-owasso) - 2.3 miles, 375 acres
- [Silver Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/silver-lake-columbia-heights) - 2.6 miles, 71 acres
- [Wabasso Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/wabasso-lake) - 2.6 miles, 43 acres
- [Long Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/long-lake) - 2.8 miles, 173 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.04345,-93.17)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=62007800)
- [All lakes in Ramsey County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/ramsey-county/lake-johanna)*