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Lake John
Lake John is a high plains lake outside of Walden, CO that has provided great action for large trout in the past. Located near Walden
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Lake John on FishExplorer has 517 historic conditions reports, 167 historic water temperature updates, 259 historic status updates, 229 historic water level updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 1,172 reports for Lake John, including detailed updates, temperatures, levels, and lake status.
| Status: | 01.17.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 01.17.25 | |
| Level: | 01.17.25 |
Conditions Report
Conditions reports for Lake John are available to contributors and subscribers. Create an account or log in, then join FxR+ for a boat-load more on FishExplorer. Last fishing conditions report for Lake John: 01.17.25
Lake John Photos
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Lake John
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Master Angler Records
This lake has 37 records, including 37 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Join FxR+ for full details.
General Details
Lake John (565 acres) is located in North Park, just northwest of Walden, Colorado. Historically, Lake John has produced trout over 10 pounds. Recently the lake has gone through some rough conditions... Log in for additional details...
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Regs/Info
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- fishing regulations
- ice fishing regulations
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Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW)6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
(303) 297-1192
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FishExplorer Region: Northwest
Directions
From Walden 0.5 miles west on Highway 14 to county road 12. Go 8 miles west to County Road 7 then 7...Fees
No information on fees recorded.
Snippets:
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Lake John Stocking Data
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- Since 2014 Lake John has had 8 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 651,983 18,309 35.6 2,643,613 4.05 - Since 2014 Lake John has had 15 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 1,354,038 33,574 40.3 4,842,078 3.58 - Since 2014 Lake John has had 6 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 564,215 17,312 32.6 2,508,093 4.45
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Lake Imagery/Maps
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 394 | 1/17/2025 | LakeJohnResort |
| 47 | 5/3/2020 | team FMFO |
| 43 | 10/25/2019 | opencage |
| 35 | 12/4/2023 | Matt |
| 34 | 3/12/2017 | Flyrodn |
| 23 | 12/22/2024 | ELVIS |
| 21 | 10/17/2016 | IndieCon |
| 20 | 9/28/2022 | hunter creek |
| 19 | 3/8/2021 | DrDKamm |
| 12 | 6/3/2018 | SPECTRE |