Chris Johnston
Elite Series
Biography
Years as a full-time pro angler: 6
Signature technique/strength: Flipping a jig & sight fishing
Home waters: Lake Ontario Favorite place to fish: Lake Ontario
Career highlights: Chris kicked off his Elite Series campaign with two second-place finishes at the St. Johns and St. Lawrence River in 2019. In 2020, Chris became the first Canadian to capture an Elite title at the St. Lawrence River, and 2021 saw him place second in the Bassmaster AOY standings.
Did you know: Chris earned a spot to play hockey professionally on the Knoxville, Tenn., Ice Bears hockey team but turned it down.
Signature technique/strength: Flipping a jig & sight fishing
Home waters: Lake Ontario Favorite place to fish: Lake Ontario
Career highlights: Chris kicked off his Elite Series campaign with two second-place finishes at the St. Johns and St. Lawrence River in 2019. In 2020, Chris became the first Canadian to capture an Elite title at the St. Lawrence River, and 2021 saw him place second in the Bassmaster AOY standings.
Did you know: Chris earned a spot to play hockey professionally on the Knoxville, Tenn., Ice Bears hockey team but turned it down.
