Cameron

Polk County

Near Erskine

DOW: 60018900

Yellow PerchGood · 55Northern PikeAverage · 34BluegillAverage · 32

A 225-acre lake near Erskine in Polk County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1989.

Fish Species (6)

Yellow Perch

Good · 55

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.32 lbs

Catch rate: 2.5 per gill net · typical 2.7–25 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	2.50	-	0.32 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 12, 1984	0.75	-	0.10 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Average · 34

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.90 lbs

Catch rate: 0.5 per gill net · typical 1.1–8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 12, 1984	0.50	-	1.90 lbs	Standard gill nets

Bluegill

Average · 32

Below-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 1.2–20 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1989	0.25	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Stocked 2024

Last Stocked

2024

Size Class

fry

Total Fish

445,448

Frequency

irregularly

Stocking Details

Year	Size	Number	Pounds	Agency
2024	fry	106,493	1.0	-
2023	fry	226,455	1.9	-
2022	fry	112,500	1.0	-

Other species in this lake (2)

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

Black Bullhead

Excellent · 75

Above-normal numbers · small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.19 lbs

Catch rate: 597.3 per trap net · typical 11.5–132.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1989	391.50	-	0.15 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jul 30, 1989	597.25	-	0.19 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1984	17.75	-	0.33 lbs	Standard trap nets

Brown Bullhead

Good · 50

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1989

Last surveyed 1989 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

1.00 lbs

Catch rate: 0.25 per trap net · typical 0.4–4.5 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 30, 1989	0.25	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets
Jul 12, 1984	7.25	-	1.03 lbs	Standard trap 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).

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").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

July 30, 1989ALL, OR NEARLY ALL GAMEFISH WERE LOST TO WINTER- KILL IN EARLY SPRING OF 1989. AS IS TYPICAL, BLACK BULLHEADS APPEAR TO BE THE PRINCIPLE SURVIVORS.

ALL, OR NEARLY ALL GAMEFISH WERE LOST TO WINTER- KILL IN EARLY SPRING OF 1989. AS IS TYPICAL, BLACK BULLHEADS APPEAR TO BE THE PRINCIPLE SURVIVORS.

July 12, 1984LOW POPULATION EXCEPT FOR BLACK AND BROWN BULLHEAD

LOW POPULATION EXCEPT FOR BLACK AND BROWN BULLHEAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Cameron?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, and Bluegill 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 9 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 1989. 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 perch limit is: 20 daily and 40 in possession. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.