Fishing Camp Lake in Hubbard County, Minnesota

• Overview

  In Minnesota, Camp Lake belongs to Hubbard County. The setting is pine and birch on every side. Surface area runs to about 9 acres — small enough to read in one session. On size it sits at the modest end of our Hubbard County list. 20 miles away sits Bemidji, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 93 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Camp Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Hubbard County names walleye, northern pike, black crappie, bluegill and largemouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Camp Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 4°F on the long-run figures. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about mid November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Expect Camp Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Bend Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Camp Lake are worth checking on the day.