Campbell Slough Fishing Guide, Big Stone County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Campbell Slough sits in Big Stone County, out in Minnesota. The bank is 1,142 feet above sea level. Ortonville lies 13 miles from the water. Further out sit Milbank (22 miles) and Wheaton (22 miles). Near neighbours: Cup Lake 1.2 miles away, North Rothwell Lake at about 1.6 miles, Eli Lake 2.1 miles away, Lake Leo at about 3.5 miles and Lannon Lake 4.1 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Campbell Slough

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Big Stone County, recorded fish include common carp, yellow perch and walleye. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Campbell Slough to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 10°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Expect Campbell Slough to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Cup Lake is 1.2 miles off. Where Campbell Slough is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.