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Saint Johns Lake

Forest County · warm-water, clear water

107Acres
21ftMax depth
11ftAverage depth
0Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Saint Johns is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
LargemouthCommon6.4
WalleyePresent · stocked4.9
How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 21 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
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Launches & access

0 public
    Bottomsand 55% · gravel 25% · rock 10% · muck 10%
    WaterEutrophic, low clarity

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2023
    1,000 walleye large fingerling, 7.65"

    Before you go

    DNR
    How often it's safe to eat

    This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

    Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

    Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

    Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

    Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

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    Little Sand LakeLanglade2.924322 ft
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    Saint Johns questions

    How deep is Saint Johns Lake?

    Saint Johns Lake is 21 feet at its deepest, and 11 feet deep on average. It covers 107 acres.

    What fish are in Saint Johns Lake?

    The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common) and walleye (present).

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Saint Johns Lake?

    A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

    What is the walleye limit on Saint Johns Lake?

    15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

    Is Saint Johns Lake stocked?

    Yes. In 2023 the DNR and partners stocked 1,000 walleye (large fingerling).

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    Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-08.