Campers

Lake County

Near Happy Wanderer

DOW: 38067900

Northern PikeAverage · 28

A 48-acre lake near Happy Wanderer in Lake County — best known for pike. Last surveyed 2006.

Fish Species (5)

Northern Pike

Average · 28

Small fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

11.6"

Catch rate: 3.8 per trap net

Size of catchable northern pike7% keeper-size (24"+)

14–23" · 93%Largest sampled 24"

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2006	3.75	11.6"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 11, 2006	2.50	11.6"	1.34 lbs	Standard trap nets

Walleye

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

3.3"

Catch rate: 1.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2006	1.50	3.3"	-	1/4-in trap nets

Yellow Perch

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

1.3"

Catch rate: 10.0 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2006	10.00	1.3"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 11, 2006	0.33	1.3"	0.12 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

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

White Sucker

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Avg Size

13.3"

Catch rate: 4.8 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2006	4.75	13.3"	-	1/4-in trap nets
Jul 11, 2006	0.50	13.3"	1.25 lbs	Standard trap nets

Golden Shiner

Insufficient

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 2006

Last surveyed 2006 — treat with caution

Catch rate: 24.5 per trap net

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jul 11, 2006	24.50	-	-	1/4-in trap nets

Biologist Notes

July 11, 2006Campers Lake is a small lake located 12 miles northwest of Isabella. The lake is very shallow with a maximum depth of 2.5 feet and in 2006 the lake su…

Campers Lake is a small lake located 12 miles northwest of Isabella. The lake is very shallow with a maximum depth of 2.5 feet and in 2006 the lake supported a moderate stand of wild rice. The shoreline is undeveloped and in a wild state. The lake is accessed by way of a 0.25 mile channel from the Stony River, which is accessed from a boat launch near State Hwy #1. Because of low water and abundant vegetation fishing pressure is low in this lake and it is believed that most of the use is by duck hunters. Fish species sampled in Campers Lake in 2006 were northern pike, yellow perch and white suckers. Other species sampled in small mesh trap nets were young of the year walleyes and various minnow species. Northern pike were sampled in average numbers in 2006 and averaged 1.3 pounds/fish. They ranged in size from 12.0 to 24.6 inches (3.4 pounds); however, most of the northern pike were smaller than 20 inches. Yellow perch were collected in low numbers and all were smaller than 8.5 inches. Although walleyes are present in adjoining Stony River and can migrate into Campers Lake, no adult walleyes were collected in Campers Lake during this assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Campers?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Northern Pike in Campers. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Campers?

Minnesota DNR records list public access for Campers. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for the launch type and directions before you go.

How deep is Campers?

Campers has a maximum depth of 2.5 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Campers last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Campers is from 2006. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.