Camp Lake, Wisconsin: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Camp Lake lies in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Height above sea level is 1,194 feet. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. Legend Lake at 26 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Green Bay is 58 miles off. Others worth noting: French Lake out at 0.5 miles, 0.6 miles out stands Valley Lake, Upper Range Lake out at 0.7 miles, 0.9 miles out stands Maiden Lake and Lower Range Lake out at 0.9 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Camp Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Oconto County include brown trout, largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Camp Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 12°F in January up to 67°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Camp Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, French Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Camp Lake is worth confirming on the day.