Johnson Lake - St. Olaf Twp

Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Johnson Lake is in St Olaf Township, Minnesota, under 45 miles from Alexandria. For another city trip, Detroit Lakes is around 60 miles away.

The Hector International Airport is under 95 miles away, and there are two hospitals under 20 miles away: Lake Region Healthcare and Prairie Ridge Hospital.

Life on the Water

Johnson Lake is 418 acres in size, with a maximum depth of 32 feet. The lake contains almost five and a half miles of shoreline, offering plenty of lake fun.

Fun activities here include boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, and watersports. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the northern tip of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, white sucker, banded killifish, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, and spottail shiner.

Around the Area

Wanting to tee it up? Pebble Lake Golf Course is an 18 hole course offering a challenge for all skill levels. There is a comfortable clubhouse with dining facilities for both small and large groups. Also on the course is Pebble Lake Beach, a sand beach with a swimming area on Pebble Lake. The perfect spot for enjoying the outdoors!

Visit Detroit Lakes

No matter the season, the list of things to do in Detroit Lakes doesn’t stop.

With more than 400 lakes within 25 miles, Detroit Lakes offers more freshwater and miles of shoreline than any other vacation destination in northwest Minnesota.

Detroit Lakes is home to numerous local restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and outdoor parks. There are also annual events and festivals here!

After a fun-filled day, take a break at any of the highly-rated restaurants in the city. Top picks include Zorbaz, Brygge Taps & Taste, The Fireside, Lakeside Tavern & Brewery, and Long Bridge.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Johnson Lake is an excellent choice.