Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a global leader in innovative outdoor recreational products, today announced approval by the Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend plan. The plan approved by the Board anticipates a total annual dividend of $0.22 per share on the Company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock payable each quarter through a cash dividend of $0.055 per Class A share. The plan also anticipates a total annual dividend of $0.20 per share of the Company's outstanding shares of Class B common stock, payable each quarter through a cash dividend of $0.05 per Class B share. The first quarterly cash dividend is payable on July 26, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 12, 2007.

?Over the past five years, we have worked hard to build a foundation for future growth and demonstrated our commitment to enhanced shareholder value. We have strengthened and grown our market-leading brands, improved operations and created increasingly positive momentum that gives us confidence for the future. The strong cash position that has resulted from all our efforts now enables us for the first time to simultaneously continue to invest in growing our business and pay a dividend to our shareholders. We are very pleased to return a portion of earnings to shareholders without compromising our ability to pursue acquisitions and organic growth opportunities,? said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, the declaration and payment of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by the Board of Directors each quarter after its review of the Company's financial performance.

ABOUT JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

Johnson Outdoors is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Equipment. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak? and Necky® kayaks; Lendal? paddles; Escape® electric boats; Minn Kota® motors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® and Fishin' Buddy® fishfinders; SCUBAPRO® and UWATEC® dive equipment; Silva® compasses and digital instruments; and Eureka!® tents.

Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Certain matters discussed in this press release are ?forward-looking statements,? intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include changes in consumer spending patterns; the Company's success in implementing its strategic plan, including its focus on innovation; actions of and disputes with companies that compete with the Company; the Company's success in managing inventory; movements in foreign currencies or interest rates; the Company's success in restructuring of its European Diving operations; unanticipated issues related to the Company's military sales; the success of suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; adverse weather conditions; and other risks and uncertainties identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Johnson Outdoors Inc.
David Johnson
VP & Chief Financial Officer
262-631-6600
or
Cynthia Georgeson
VP - Worldwide Communication
262-631-6600