Camp Five Lakes, Minnesota: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Camp Five Lakes is one of the Itasca County listings for Minnesota. The surroundings are mixed forest. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Itasca County. The closest town, Cohasset, is 14 miles distant. Grand Rapids is 17 miles and Coleraine 18 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Camp Five Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Itasca County records list yellow perch, largemouth bass, northern pike and bluegill among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Camp Five Lakes for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 67°F and January near 4°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and late November closes it again. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Camp Five Lakes runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Pickerel Lake, 0.4 miles out. Check the position at Camp Five Lakes before loading the car.