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Johnson Lake

Johnson Lake

Fishing Regulations

Nevada state fishing regulations,
www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/fishing-regulations.htm, apply in Great Basin National Park, on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and on BLM and state lands. A Nevada state fishing license is required for those 12 years of age or older. An annual license also requires a trout stamp.

Worms are permitted, but all other live bait, including amphibians and non-preserved fish eggs is prohibited in the park. Fishing is by rod and reel only. Catch-and-release fishing with barbless hooks is encouraged.

Locations to Fish

The Snake Range Recreational Fishing brochure is available at the visitor centers. The brochure includes a map of the North and South Snake ranges, and features full color fish illustrations.

  • Lehman Creek: From Upper Lehman Creek Campground to the park boundary- brown, brook, and rainbow trout
  • Baker Creek: From Baker Creek Trailhead through Grey Cliffs Group Campground- brown, brook, and rainbow trout
  • Snake Creek: From park boundary to pipe inlet- brown and brook trout
  • Strawberry Creek: Catch-and-release Bonneville cutthroat trout
  • Baker Lake: Reached via Baker Creek Trail (see Hike 10.) Baker Lake, elevation 10,730 feet, is about four acres and the level drops steadily through the summer. Brook and Lahontan cutthroat trout.
  • Johnson Lake: Reached via Baker Creek or Johnson Lake trails (see
    Hike 10 and Hike 14.)
  • Shingle and Williams creeks: Reached by four-wheel-drive roads on the west side of the park- Brook and Lahontan cutthroat trout

Whirling Disease

This disease causes fish to be deformed and swim in tight circles. Whirling disease is currently expanding into Utah and northern Nevada, but is not present in Great Basin National Park. Please help keep it out by following these regulations:

  • Moving live fish between bodies of water is prohibited in the park. Doing so can aid in the spread of disease.
  • Thoroughly wash all waders and other gear before entering a different creek or body of water.
  • If you have previously fished in an area that contains whirling disease, clean your gear, including boots and waders, with a 10% bleach solution. Let them dry in the sun to kill any spores before fishing in the park.