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Lake Information for Johnsons Pond
At 104 acres in size, Johnson's Pond is the largest impoundment on the Eastern Shore. Maximum depth is 11 feet. Johnson's Pond is fed by multiple tributaries, however the two principle tributaries form the lake's north and east forks. These forks form a lower "main pool" which makes up the balance of the lake. The east fork is relatively shallow and featureless with the exception of rooted aquatic vegetation and a small amount of submerged timber. The north fork however, has better depth and more quality habitat including: trees, stumps, docks and rooted aquatic vegetation.
In the main pool area many Christmas tree fish "attractors" are located between the old swimming beach and the point north of it. The eastern shore of the main pool near the cemetery has steep banks with many trees in the water, however most of the habitat in the lower third of pond exists on the western shore. This habitat consists of trees, brush and limbs. There are numerous private docks located throughout the pond that provide excellent fish habitat.
Johnson's Pond is a Special Bass Management Area. Anglers can find information pertaining to this regulation in the Maryland Freshwater Sportsfishing Guide and also from signs posted at the launching ramp. The special regulations help maintain a well balanced bass/bluegill fishery. Excellent fishing for both these fish species exists within the pond. Anglers may also occasionally catch other species including: black crappie, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, white perch, chain pickerel, brown bullhead catfish and common carp. While not typically targeted by anglers, gizzard shad, golden shiners and chub suckers are also present in the pond and provide an important forage source for the predatory fishes.
From Annapolis - US Rt. 50 east towards Easton/Ocean City. Make left onto Isabella Street in Salisbury, then make a left onto Lake Street then right onto Rose Street. Gravel parking lot with paved boat ramp.
From Elkton- Take Rt. 213 south to Rt.313 in Galena. Take this to US Rt. 301 south. Take Rt.213 (Wye Mills) and take a left onto US Route 50 east towards Easton/Ocean City. Make left onto Isabella Street in Salisbury, then make a left onto Lake Street then right onto Rose Street. Gravel parking lot with paved boat ramp.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Schnaitman's Boat Rentals
- 12518 Wye Landing Ln - Wye Mills, MD
- (410) 827-7663
- Solomons Boat Rental & Sales
- Md-2 & Alexander Ln - Solomons, MD
- (410) 326-4060
- Bayside Boat Rentals
- 5307 Coastal Hwy - Ocean City, MD
- (410) 524-1948
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- Rehoboth Beach Vacation Rental Home
- 101 Henlopen Ave - Rehoboth Beach, DE
- (302) 988-1371
- Gorgeous Oceanside Villa Vacation Rental
- 13 71st St - Ocean City, MD
- (301) 524-6652
- Bethany Beach Vacation Home, House & Condo Rentals
- - Bethany Beach, DE
- (866) 671-1143