Johnson Lake (Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska)

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Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake (North America)
Location Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Coordinates 60°17′46.4″N151°15′54.2″W / 60.296222°N 151.265056°W / 60.296222; -151.265056 Coordinates: 60°17′46.4″N151°15′54.2″W / 60.296222°N 151.265056°W / 60.296222; -151.265056
Surface area34.4 ha (85 acres)
Average depth3.1 m (10 ft)
Max. depth4.6 m (15 ft) [1]
Water volume1,062,028 m3 (37,505,200 cu ft) [1]
Shore length13.9 km (2.4 mi) [1]
Surface elevation60 m (200 ft) [1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

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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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Johnson Lake (Kenai) – Bathymetric Map and Fishing Information". adfg.alaska.gov. Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  2. "Johnson Lake _ State Recreation Area". dnr.alaska.gov. Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation. Retrieved November 24, 2018.