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Conditions today D 44/100 Below-average Last stocked Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout, 13.5 years ago Keeper size (estimated) No estimate Not enough size data Access 0 boat launches Public access

📊 Fishing Conditions

The fishing conditions score rates how favorable Johnson Drain looks for the day you pick (today by default), from 0 to 100. It adds up five things: how recently the lake was stocked, the moon phase, the season, how many game and panfish species live here (such as brown trout), and the size of the lake. It does not include the weather forecast. The cards below show how many points each factor contributed.

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44/100
Friday, October 30, 2026
Conditions score

Below-average, consider a different lake or time of day.

🎣 Stocking
Last stocked Apr 25, 2013
Last: Apr 25, 2013
🌖 Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous
Feeding bonus
🍂 Season
Fall feeding frenzy
October
🐟 Species
1 species recorded
Game & panfish
📐 Lake Size
Size unknown
Surface area

Fishing Tips for Johnson Drain Today

Fall fish at Johnson Drain are feeding heavily before winter. Match the forage: shad, crawfish, and perch patterns work well.

📊 Fishing Pressure

Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Johnson Drain is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for brown trout.

Moderate estimated pressure today
Friday Peak season Popular stocking lake

Moderate activity expected. Midweek mornings are typically quieter.

Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.

🐟 Fish Species in Johnson Drain

Brown Trout Good
Salmo trutta
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📅 Best Time to Fish Johnson Drain

Combined bite activity across all 1 species in this lake.

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📏 Fishing Regulations

Statewide general rules for the species found here. Individual waters can have exceptions (special size limits, closed seasons, trout lake types), so check this lake's listing in the official DNR Fishing Guide before heading out.
SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Brown Trout8" (most inland lakes)5 trout, max 3 over 15"

📋 Johnson Drain Stocking Records

Date Species Quantity Size
Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout 1,300 4.7"
Apr 25, 2013 Brown Trout 860 4.7"
Apr 26, 2012 Brown Trout 1,399 4.4"
Apr 26, 2012 Brown Trout 954 4.4"
Apr 21, 2011 Brown Trout 1,200 4.7"
Apr 21, 2011 Brown Trout 800 4.7"
Apr 9, 2010 Brown Trout 1,300 4.9"
Apr 9, 2010 Brown Trout 960 4.9"
Apr 15, 2009 Brown Trout 1,215 4.5"
Apr 15, 2009 Brown Trout 900 4.5"
Apr 25, 2008 Brown Trout 810 4.8"
Apr 25, 2008 Brown Trout 1,200 4.8"
May 8, 2007 Brown Trout 500 7.6"
May 8, 2007 Brown Trout 400 7.6"
May 8, 2007 Brown Trout 100 7.6"
Apr 25, 2006 Brown Trout 1,400 7.4"
Apr 25, 2006 Brown Trout 960 7.4"
Apr 27, 2005 Brown Trout 1,348 5.6"
Apr 27, 2005 Brown Trout 1,349 5.6"
Apr 27, 2005 Brown Trout 900 5.6"
Apr 27, 2005 Brown Trout 898 5.6"
Apr 21, 2004 Brown Trout 1,350 8.0"
Apr 21, 2004 Brown Trout 1,349 8.0"
Apr 21, 2004 Brown Trout 899 8.0"
Apr 24, 2003 Brown Trout 1,348 8.0"
Showing 25 of 53 stocking records, newest first

* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.

📅 Stocking Forecast

Based on 53 historical stocking events at this lake. Next likely stocking window: Apr.
Peak Stocking Months
Apr Jun May
Most Stocked Species
Brown Trout

* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.

⚓ Johnson Drain Boat Launches

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💡 Angler Tips for Johnson Drain

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🌤 Current Johnson Drain Weather Conditions

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🔗 Resources

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