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Johnston Lake

Lake fishing  Canada · 05:32 - 21:05

Johnston Lake is a lake in Canada. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Good 60% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Sturgeon Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Tue
100%
28°
Wed
63%
32°
Thu
57%
31°
Fri
58%
29°
Sat
63%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:47–06:47 Dusk 19:50–21:50

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:07–01:07 Major period 11:07–13:07 Minor period 19:22–20:52 Minor period 03:22–04:52

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
26°
16:00
26°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
23°
21:00
21°
22:00
20°
23:00
20°
00:00
19°
01:00
18°
02:00
17°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
60%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
48%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
31%
Peak season.
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Lake Whitefish
Coregonus clupeaformis
31%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Johnston Lake is a lake in Canada.

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout and Lake Whitefish.

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

Johnston Lake is a lake in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is just north of Lac des Îles in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. There is a boat launch for boating and fishing at the eastern end. Access is from Highway 950. The lake was named after Robert Alexander Johnston who died in Italy durung World War II.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Johnston Lake?

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Lake Whitefish, Striped Bass and Lake Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Johnston Lake?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Johnston Lake?

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Johnston Lake right now?

Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 25%.