Camp Lake
Camp Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 82.27 acres.
- Clarity
- 10.5 ft
- Typical in August
- 79°F
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Area
- 82 acres
- Trend
- → Stable
- Public access
- Yes
- Ice-out
- Apr 9
- Open water
- 236 days
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Why Camp Lake has no grade
We grade a lake only when its monitoring record clears the evidence bar: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Camp Lake, the only measurement available is water clarity, which is not a water-quality indicator on its own — EPA's National Lakes Assessment does not grade clarity. Sampling here has recorded water clarity, but not phosphorus and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by MPCA and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Camp Lake is a 82-acre lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 34 feet (9-foot average). The lake supports 6 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and hybrid sunfish. Public access is available.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-09-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake
Water quality measurements for Camp Lake
These readings exist but do not meet the evidence bar for an A–F grade — see why.
Good clarity, visible to about 10.5 ft. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10.5 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | No recent samples | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Water Temperature
Camp Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 77°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 79°F) and coldest in Jun (about 73°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 10 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Camp Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 34 ft |
| Average Depth | 9.1 ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 68% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Camp Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
3 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2022-06-27 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bullhead | 112.02 | 0.3 lb |
| Bluegill | 45.81 | 0.12 lb |
| Largemouth Bass | 26.80 | 1.34 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.75 | 3.49 lb |
| Pumpkinseed | 3.19 | 0.14 lb |
| Hybrid Sunfish | 1.28 | 0.23 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Black Bullhead
Bluegill
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike
From the 2022-06-27 survey
Camp Lake is a small 79-acre lake located two miles southeast of the city of Clear Lake in Sherburne County. The lake has a maximum depth of 34 feet with good water quality and an average summer water clarity of nine feet. The lake took a winterkill in 1978-79 and eliminated all fish but Black Bullhead and Fathead…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Camp Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CampFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Camp (1976)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CampPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: → Stable
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | → Stable | -0.037 m/yr | 5 |
Ice Season
Historical ice data from Minnesota DNR (18 observations).
Estimated open water season: 236 days
| Earliest | Latest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ice-Out | 2016-03-16 (2016) | 2018-05-01 (2018) |
| Ice-In | 2018-11-19 (2018) | 2015-12-21 (2015) |
Most recent ice-out: 2023-04-20
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Frequently asked questions about Camp Lake
What is the water quality grade for Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake in Sherburne County, Minnesota is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Water clarity: 10.5 ft visibility. Maximum depth: 34 ft. Surface area: 82.27 acres.
Is Camp Lake safe to swim in?
- Not rated for swimming — there is not enough monitoring data to judge this lake. Camp Lake is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake typically sits around 79°F at the surface in August, from 10 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake has a maximum depth of 34 feet and an average depth of 9.1 feet. The lake covers 82.27 acres.
What fish are in Camp Lake?
- Fish species found in Camp Lake include black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed. Camp Lake is located in Sherburne County, Minnesota.
When does Camp Lake thaw?
- Camp Lake typically has ice-out around Apr 9. Ice typically forms around Dec 1. The open water season is approximately 236 days.
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Where this data comes from
48 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA48 samples · 2020–2025
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Ice data from Minnesota DNR Climate