Today on Johns
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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
Northern pikePresent3.8How 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
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Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
1 public- AccessDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2025 | 778 rainbow trout yearling, 8" 758 brown trout yearling, 9.1" |
| 2024 | 657 rainbow trout yearling, 9.4" 1,239 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2023 | 1,800 rainbow trout yearling, 8.1" 2,507 brown trout yearling, 9" |
| 2022 | 1,872 rainbow trout yearling, 8.5" 5,029 brown trout yearling, 8.9" |
| 2021 | 5,015 brown trout yearling, 8.6" |
The DNR has 2 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis 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 detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Zebra Mussel
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Johns
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Catches & reportsLakes near Johns
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porters LakeWaushara | 1.2 | 68 | 18 ft |
| Irogami LakeWaushara | 1.5 | 289 | 5 ft |
| Alpine LakeWaushara | 1.5 | 56 | 18 ft |
| Silver LakeWaushara | 2.1 | 344 | 45 ft |
| Hills LakeWaushara | 2.4 | 81 | 23 ft |
| Lake MorrisWaushara | 2.6 | 163 | 40 ft |
| White River Fl (Lower Pond)Waushara | 4.2 | 133 | 20 ft |
| Norwegian LakeWaushara | 4.3 | 82 | 43 ft |
Johns questions
How deep is Johns Lake?
Johns Lake is 41 feet at its deepest, and 22 feet deep on average. It covers 71 acres.
What fish are in Johns Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), northern pike (present) and trout (present).
Where is the boat launch on Johns Lake?
There is 1 public launch: Access.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Johns Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Johns Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Johns Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 778 rainbow trout (yearling) and 758 brown trout (yearling).
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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 2026-10-07.