Johnson Lake
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Season
Johnson Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Smallmouth Bass + Spring
- Ned Rigs2
Smallmouth Bass2 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Dam
Forage
Crawfish
Water Temperature
59°
Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Vertical Jigging 10-19'
Structure
Brush Piles
Forage
Shad
Crappie are still scattered, but can be caught. Try dragging a double rig around to pick up the random fish. If you find a brush pile, vertical jig a small tube or doll fly.
Species
Smallmouth Bass
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Dam
Forage
Crawfish
Water temperatures in the 60s these fish are spawning in all stages. Find groups of fish against the rocks on the dams or shore line feeding on crayfish. Bounce those ned rigs right up by the rocks to get bit. Lots of small fish but you do land some nice ones.
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