We’re really fishing on this latest “5 to Try.” Literally …
As the weather warms and local parks and watering holes open back up fully from winter’s dormancy, we are looking for good places in Johnson County to cast a line and while away a fun idle hours.
So, we are asking readers: what are the best places to do fishing in Johnson County?
Now, surely, some a-fish-ionados out there may not want to reveal their best spots, but if you’re in a generous mood, we’d love to here your recommendations.
Tell us what lakes and ponds are well-stocked and what time of day has proven most fruitful for you.
You can even give us tips on what bait and lures you use and what you like to catch.

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We’ll take recommendations for this “5 to Try” for up to two weeks.
To send us your “5 to Try” suggestions this week, you can:
- Email ideas to stories@johnsoncountypost.com,
- Send us messages on Facebook or on X (formerly Twitter).
- Or comment at the bottom of this post.
After we get your suggestions, we’ll publish our readers’ picks for what made it into our “5 to Try.”
Other recent “5 to Try” lists
In the meantime, check out some of our other classic “5 to Try” lists: