Campers Lake
Campers Lake in Lake County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Maximum depth: 2.5 ft. Surface area: 48.34 acres.
- Max depth
- 2.5 ft
- Area
- 48 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
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Campers Lake is a 48-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Lake County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 3 feet. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2025. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 5 documented fish species including burbot, northern pike, and walleye. Public access is available. Compared to the 34 other monitored lakes in Lake County, Campers Lake ranks #34 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2025-07-16. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus level: 26 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 51.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 2.5 ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.2 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 100% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Fish Species
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Fishing Campers Lake
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
1 survey on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2006-07-11 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| GOS | 24.50 | — |
| Yellow Perch | 5.17 | 0.12 lb |
| BNS | 3.25 | — |
| Northern Pike | 3.13 | 1.34 lb |
| White Sucker | 2.63 | 1.25 lb |
| Walleye | 1.50 | — |
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.
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
White Sucker
Walleye
From the 2006-07-11 survey
Campers Lake is a small lake located 12 miles northwest of Isabella. The lake is very shallow with a maximum depth of 2.5 feet and in 2006 the lake supported a moderate stand of wild rice. The shoreline is undeveloped and in a wild state. The lake is accessed by way of a 0.25 mile channel from the Stony River, which…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Campers Lake. 2 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CampersFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CampersPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +1.5 µg/L/yr | 3 |
County Ranking
Ranked #34 of 35 lakes in Lake County
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Frequently asked questions about Campers Lake
What is the water quality grade for Campers Lake?
- Campers Lake in Lake County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26 µg/L. Maximum depth: 2.5 ft. Surface area: 48.34 acres.
Is Campers Lake safe to swim in?
- Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Campers Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
How deep is Campers Lake?
- Campers Lake has a maximum depth of 2.5 feet. The lake covers 48.34 acres.
What fish are in Campers Lake?
- Fish species found in Campers Lake include burbot, northern pike, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Campers Lake is located in Lake County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
6 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2023–2025. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA6 samples · 2023–2025
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
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