Lake Johnson

Set in Otago, New Zealand, Lake Johnson is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Lake Johnson usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

-45.0034, 168.7318 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow troutEuropean perchChinook salmonLargemouth bassLake trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Johnson.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lake Johnson, make sure your licence covers Otago, New Zealand and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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