Cameron

Itasca County

Near Marcell

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Black CrappieGood · 74Northern PikeGood · 74BluegillAverage · 48

A 64-acre lake near Marcell in Itasca County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1981.

Fish Species (11)

Black Crappie

Good · 74

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.42 lbs

Catch rate: 3.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	3.33	-	0.42 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	1.50	-	0.53 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 74

Typical numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.41 lbs

Catch rate: 10.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	10.00	-	1.41 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	0.50	-	0.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Bluegill

Average · 48

Typical numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.27 lbs

Catch rate: 10.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	7.33	-	0.20 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	10.75	-	0.27 lbs	Standard trap nets

Yellow Perch

Average · 35

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.22 lbs

Catch rate: 2.0 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 2, 1981	2.00	-	0.22 lbs	Standard gill nets

Rock Bass

Average · 33

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.30 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	4.00	-	0.17 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	0.25	-	0.30 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Poor · 21

Below-normal numbers

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	15.67	-	0.10 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	0.50	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Poor · 12

Below-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	0.33	-	2.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

Largemouth Bass

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

4.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	0.25	-	4.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (3)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

White Sucker

Excellent · 84

Above-normal numbers

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.86 lbs

Catch rate: 2.3 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	2.33	-	2.86 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 2, 1981	1.00	-	3.75 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Bullhead

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.45 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	0.67	-	0.45 lbs	Standard gill nets

Brown Bullhead

Insufficient

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1981

Last surveyed 1981 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.67 per gill net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 2, 1981	0.67	-	1.00 lbs	Standard gill nets

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Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Walleye and Sauger

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

6 combined, not more than one walleye over 20"

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Largemouth Bass

Season: Mar 1, 2026 – May 22, 2026

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

Catch-and-release only

Largemouth Bass

Season: May 23, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

Largemouth bass in the Southern and North-central zones

6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth (when smallmouth season is open)

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

Perch

20 daily and 40 in possession

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Rock Bass

Bowfin, buffalo, carp, carpsuckers, freshwater drum, goldeneye, redhorse, and suckers

no limit

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 2, 1981N Pike population is at a high level. Perch pop. is fairly low. Other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

N Pike population is at a high level. Perch pop. is fairly low. Other fish populations are within normal limits for this type of lake.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cameron?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Black Crappie, Northern Pike, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass in Cameron. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Cameron?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cameron. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Cameron?

Cameron has a maximum depth of 35 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Cameron last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Cameron is from 1981. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Cameron have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Cameron in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Cameron?

No — Cameron has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide crappie limit is: 10 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.