Cameron Lake
About Cameron Lake
Cameron Lake is a 168-acre lake near Cotton in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 27 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 15 feet, and has roughly 2.7 miles of shoreline.
The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.
Public access is carry-in only — plan on a canoe, kayak or small boat you can hand-launch.
Plan Your Visit to Cameron Lake
- 168 acres, up to 27 feet deep, near Cotton
- Carry-in access only — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
Access & Fees
- Public access
- Carry-in access only
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- county
Conditions
- Surface area
- 168 acres
- Max depth
- 27 ft
- Average depth
- 15 ft
- Shoreline
- 2.7 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 81 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 carry-in access
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Cameron Lake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cameron Lake?
Cameron Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Cotton. It covers 168 acres and reaches 27 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cameron Lake?
Cameron Lake covers 168 acres with about 2.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 27 feet and its average depth is about 15 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cameron Lake?
The DNR has no fish survey on file for Cameron Lake.
Is there a public boat launch on Cameron Lake?
Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: carry-in access only.
Can you swim at Cameron Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cameron 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.