Johnson Lake (Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska) Explained

Johnson Lake
Location:Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Coordinates:60.2962°N -151.2651°W
Area:34.4ha
Depth:3.1m (10.2feet)
Max-Depth:4.6m (15.1feet)
Volume:1062028m2
Shore:3.9km (02.4miles)
Elevation:60m (200feet)
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Johnson Lake is a small lake on the Kenai Peninsula in the state of Alaska. It covers about 84 acres and is stocked with Pacific salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and rainbow trout.[1]

The lake is surrounded by Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, which consists of 332 wooded acres (134 ha) with a large campground, picnic areas, and access to the Tustumena Lake road, which ends at the Slackwater boat launch on the river with a small, free campground. Camping, fishing, canoeing and walking are popular activities in the recreation area. There are 48 campsites, 16 day use parking sites, and a group picnic area. Moose, black and brown bear, lynx, squirrels, and hares are plentiful.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Johnson Lake (Kenai) – Bathymetric Map and Fishing Information . adfg.alaska.gov . Alaska Department of Fish and Game . November 23, 2018.
  2. Web site: Johnson Lake _ State Recreation Area . dnr.alaska.gov . Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation . November 24, 2018.