Campbell Lake
About Campbell Lake
Campbell Lake is a 463-acre lake near Puposky in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 11.7 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. Special fishing regulations apply to sunfish, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Ice typically goes out around April 25, based on 15 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Campbell Lake
- 463 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Puposky
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Special fishing regulations apply here and override the statewide limits
- Average water clarity around 11.7 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 463 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Shoreline
- 6.3 mi
- Water clarity
- 11.7 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 222 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- Special regulations
- Yes
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Special regulations on this lake
- Sunfish: Daily limit five.
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 25
- Years of record
- 15
- Earliest
- March 25, 2012
- Latest
- May 13, 2013
- Most recent
- May 2, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Campbell Lake?
Campbell Lake is in Beltrami County, Minnesota, near Puposky. It covers 463 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Campbell Lake?
Campbell Lake covers 463 acres with about 6.3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet.
What fish can you catch at Campbell Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Tullibee (Cisco), and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Campbell Lake?
Yes. Campbell Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Campbell Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Campbell Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Campbell Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Campbell Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
Are there special fishing regulations on Campbell Lake?
Yes. Daily limit five.
When does the ice go out on Campbell Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 25, from 15 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 25, 2012 and the latest is May 13, 2013.