Johnson Lake Fishing
A 12-acre Georgia lake in Screven County.
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Johnson Lake: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Johnson Lake at 12 acres of water in Screven County. Measured in a straight line, Hiltonia lies about 12 miles from the lake.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel. Launching works from 1 public boat ramp.
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For Johnson Lake, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on Johnson Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat Rampcarry-in launch, Georgia DNR
Ramps within a few miles of Johnson Lake
- Tuckahoe WMA, Barnes Lake Boat RampBarnes Lake, under a mile south
- Tuckahoe WMA, Collard Patch Lake Boat RampCollard Patch Lake, under a mile southwest
- Tuckahoe WMA- Possum Eddy Boat RampSavannah River, 1 mile west
- Tuckahoe WMA, Briarpatch Lake Boat RampBriarpatch Lake, 2 miles northwest
- Tuckahoe WMA, Dicks Lookout Boat RampSavannah River, 2 miles south
- Tuckahoe WMA, Conyers Lake Boat RampConyers Lake, 2 miles south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Johnson Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
Statewide freshwater limits cover Johnson Lake, which has no listed exception.
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Nearby lakes beside Johnson Lake
Barnes Lake sits under a mile from Johnson Lake; Possum Eddy is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Lake | 12 | 1 | lake | 5 | |
| Barnes Lake | under a mile south | 11 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Collard Patch Lake | under a mile southwest | 7 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Brierpatch Lake | 2 miles northwest | 4 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Conyers Lake | 2 miles south | 10 | 1 | lake | 5 |
| Possum Eddy | 3 miles northwest | 13 | 1 | lake | 5 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Johnson Lake
Georgia lakes in the same area as Johnson Lake
- Barnes Lakeunder a mile south
- Collard Patch Lakeunder a mile southwest
- Brierpatch Lake2 miles northwest
- Conyers Lake2 miles south
- Possum Eddy3 miles northwest
Moving water near Johnson Lake
- Brier Creek5 miles
- Savannah River21 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Johnson Lake
- Georgia Wilderness Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Sylvania, 13 miles
Places to stay close to Johnson Lake
- Hiltonia12 miles
- Sylvania14 miles
- Girard19 miles
County pages that include Johnson Lake
- Screven Countyseat: Sylvania
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Pictures of the fish at Johnson Lake
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Johnson Lake: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Johnson Lake in?
Georgia county lines put it in Screven County, about 12 miles from Hiltonia.
What acreage does Georgia list for Johnson Lake?
12 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Johnson Lake from a public ramp?
1 public ramp; Tuckahoe WMA, Johnson Lake Boat Ramp has the most lanes.
Is Johnson Lake good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and chain pickerel.
What size limits apply at Johnson Lake?
Use the statewide table: 10 black bass, a 12-inch largemouth minimum and 30 crappie.
What would a Georgia license for Johnson Lake run me?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Johnson Lake?
Closest on our list: Georgia Wilderness Outfitters at 13 miles.
What is the nearest lake page to Johnson Lake?
Barnes Lake at under a mile.
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