Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:52 PM)
- Water level
- 3.36 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Johnson Lake
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 04021520 — STONEY BROOK AT PINE DRIVE NEAR BROOKSTON, MN · 15.4 mi from Johnson Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 5
local timeWaning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Johnson Lake Public Access
| Location | TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Johnson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.898769, -89.711635 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Vilas |
Johnson Lake Public Access is a public boat launch providing access to Johnson Lake in TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Wisconsin at coordinates 45.89877, -89.71164. Data published by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR).
Johnson Lake Public Access is a public boat launch on Johnson Lake in TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Vilas County, Wisconsin. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete Plank, launch type: Ramp, ada accessible: No. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE • public launch in Vilas • fishing access on Johnson Lake • Wisconsin boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Plank |
|---|---|
| Launch Type | Ramp |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Managed By | State(DNR) |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Wisconsin
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Lake Public Access
Is Johnson Lake Public Access free to use?
Yes, Johnson Lake Public Access is a public boat launch with free access in TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Wisconsin.
What water does Johnson Lake Public Access access?
Johnson Lake Public Access provides boat launch access to Johnson Lake in TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Wisconsin.
How do I get to Johnson Lake Public Access?
Johnson Lake Public Access is located at coordinates 45.898769, -89.711635 in TOWN OF ARBOR VITAE, Wisconsin. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Johnson Lake Public Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.