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Lake Johnson

Lake fishing  South Carolina · 07:10 - 19:35

Lake Johnson is a lake in South Carolina. The main target species are White Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Bluegill.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
87°
Thu
76%
92°
Fri
79%
97°
Sat
80%
89°
Sun
84%
85°
Best day
Mon
80%
90°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
76°F
Air temp
82°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.28 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
80.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Day 08:25–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:37–17:37 Major period 03:37–05:37 Minor period 10:51–12:21 Minor period 20:54–22:24

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

14:00
82°
15:00
83°
16:00
85°
17:00
85°
18:00
84°
19:00
81°
20:00
77°
21:00
75°
22:00
74°
23:00
73°
00:00
72°
01:00
71°

Likely catch now (11 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
62%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
61%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
43%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
30%
Water outside its comfort range, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Johnson is a small lake near the suburb of Frankton in Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. It has no inflow or outflow and is classified as a glacial lake.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Johnson?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Johnson?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Johnson?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Johnson right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 22%.