Gosper County · reservoir · 2,207 acres
Johnson Lake
Stocked 3× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Johnson Lake is a reservoir in Gosper County, Nebraska, stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass and Walleye — most recently on Jun 9, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
90°
74°
15 mph
50%
Fri
Mostly clear
81°
67°
23 mph
32%
Sat
Clear
90°
62°
10 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 9 | Walleye | 12,408 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 4 | Walleye | 97,559 | 1.5" | |
| May 19 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 400,000 | ||
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Bossung Lake1.3 mi
- Schilling Reservoir Number 22.6 mi
- Lauby Reservoir3.4 mi
- Knoeizer Reservoir4.0 mi
- Elwood Reservoir4.6 mistocked Jul 7, 2026
- Schilling Reservoir Number 13.7 mi
- Philips Lake3.9 mi
- Bellamy Reservoir4.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Johnson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Johnson Lake?+
Johnson Lake is stocked with Hybrid Striped Bass and Walleye in Gosper County, Nebraska, most recently on Jun 9, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Johnson Lake?+
Yes — Nebraska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Johnson Lake?+
Johnson Lake is a reservoir in Gosper County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Jun 9, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.