Cameron
A 72-acre lake near Duluth in St. Louis County.
Fish Species (3)
No gamefish, panfish, or trout are on record for this lake. The species recorded here are listed below.
Other species in this lake (3)
Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.
Brown Bullhead
Typical numbers · average-size fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1999
Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 3.1 per trap net · typical 0.4–3.9 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1999 | 3.11 | 7.1" | 0.51 lbs |
White Sucker
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Gill-net survey · surveyed Jul 1999
Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2–11.5 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1999 | 1.00 | 18.0" | 5.50 lbs |
Black Bullhead
Below-normal numbers · large fish
Trap-net survey · surveyed Jul 1999
Last surveyed 1999 — treat with caution
Catch rate: 0.11 per trap net · typical 0.8–24.6 for a lake like this
Survey History
| Date | Catch Rate | Avg Length | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1999 | 1.00 | 7.5" | 0.66 lbs |
| Jul 13, 1999 | 0.11 | 7.5" | 0.59 lbs |
Biologist Notes
July 13, 1999Cameron Lake is 70 acres and is located approximately 12 miles north of Duluth on the West Pioneer Road. No game fish were sampled during the 1999 sur…
Cameron Lake is 70 acres and is located approximately 12 miles north of Duluth on the West Pioneer Road. No game fish were sampled during the 1999 survey. Due to apparent winterkill and lack of suitable spawning substrates it is doubtful if game fish populations will ever become established.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fish can you catch in Cameron?
Minnesota DNR surveys of Cameron record 3 species, but no common gamefish or panfish among them. See the species list above for what has been sampled.
Is there public access at Cameron?
We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Cameron. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.
How deep is Cameron?
Cameron has a maximum depth of 17 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.
When was Cameron last surveyed?
The most recent Minnesota DNR fish survey data for Cameron is from 1999. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.
Does Cameron have any invasive species?
No invasive species are on record for Cameron in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.
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Lake Details
- Surface Area
- 72.09 acres
- Max Depth
- 17 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.47 mi
- Public Access
- Not confirmed