lake in Northwest Territories, CAN
A North Slave lake with reduced walleye limits and a spring closure window. Located the North Slave region north of Yellowknife.
Johnston Lake is a lake in Northwest Territories, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Johnston Lake can target species including Lake Trout, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Johnston Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Johnston Lake. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Johnston Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Johnston Lake:
Anglers at Johnston Lake can target species including Lake Trout, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Johnston Lake before you cast a line.
Johnston Lake is a lake in Northwest Territories, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.