Camp Lake
About Camp Lake
Camp Lake is an 82-acre lake near Clear Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 9 feet, and has roughly 1.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.5 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2022.
There is one public boat launch. Ice typically goes out around April 9, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Camp Lake
- 82 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Clear Lake
- 1 public boat launch
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 8.5 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 82 acres
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Average depth
- 9 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 8.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 56 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
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 6
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2022
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 9
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- March 16, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- April 20, 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 Camp Lake?
Camp Lake is in Sherburne County, Minnesota, near Clear Lake. It covers 82 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Camp Lake?
Camp Lake covers 82 acres with about 1.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet and its average depth is about 9 feet.
What fish can you catch at Camp Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Camp Lake?
Yes. Camp Lake has 1 public boat launch. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Camp Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Camp 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 Camp Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Camp Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.
When does the ice go out on Camp Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 9, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2016 and the latest is May 1, 2018.