Johnson
Cass County, Minnesota — DOW #11036300
79 Surveys
90
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
25
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DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Johnson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 10.0 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.10 lb | 40 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.16 lb | 10 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 3 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.8 | 0.07 lb | 4 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.5 – 23.0 | 0.05 lb | 11 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.79 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.43 lb | 9 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.37 lb | 10 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 9.1 (above normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.44 lb | 64 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.60 lb | 2 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.64 lb | 8 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.55 lb | 28 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 11.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 11.0 | 0.26 lb | 46 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.4 | 0.18 lb | 38 |
Rock Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 7 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.28 lb | 25 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 6.9 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.30 lb | 48 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.23 lb | 7 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.16 lb | 45 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.25 lb | 11 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.31 lb | 30 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.47 lb | 16 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 38 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.0 | 0.19 lb | 11 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.32 lb | 26 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 0.95 lb | 9 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 4.47 lb | 7 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.5 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.53 lb | 7 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.70 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 1.60 lb | 29 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 1.81 lb | 3 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 7.0 (normal) | 2.8 – 8.7 | 2.93 lb | 28 |
OTM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 6.7 | — | 20 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 4.0 | — | 0.01 lb | 12 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.59 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.40 lb | 6 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 3.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.37 lb | 26 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 5.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.48 lb | 16 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.50 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 1.16 lb | 8 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 0.99 lb | 13 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.5 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 37.7 | — | 0.03 lb | 113 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 65.9 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.17 lb | 593 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 91.7 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.18 lb | 642 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 47.0 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.19 lb | 141 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 27.2 (normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.14 lb | 245 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.32 lb | 13 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 268.0 (above normal) | 5.7 – 40.5 | 0.07 lb | 1608 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 | — | 0.06 lb | 13 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Survey seining | 1.0 | — | 0.05 lb | 3 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.23 lb | 25 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 12.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.24 lb | 84 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 | — | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 13.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.17 lb | 39 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.16 lb | 16 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.3 – 6.3 | 0.10 lb | 38 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 3.66 lb | 1 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 3.00 lb | 1 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 2.38 lb | 4 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 5.31 lb | 2 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 4.77 lb | 3 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.45 lb | 7 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 2.58 lb | 10 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 3.80 lb | 1 |
| 1967-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.7 | 1.43 lb | 3 |
| 2014-06-30 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 3.50 lb | 5 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (above normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 1.02 lb | 41 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.37 lb | 1 |
| 1995-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.36 lb | 6 |
| 1990-06-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.90 lb | 2 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 2.9 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 1981-07-06 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 3.3 | 0.23 lb | 3 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.