Cameron Lake
Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. DNR lake ID 31054400.
Cameron Lake is a 63.8-acre lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Marcell. Its deepest point reaches 35 ft. Summer water clarity averages 11.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 31054400 |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County, near Marcell |
| Surface area | 63.8 acres |
| Maximum depth | 35 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 11.7 ft through 2025 (satellite estimate) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 11.7 ft.
Fishing on Cameron Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 1981 (45 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | gill | 0.33 | n/a |
| Northern pike | gill | 10.0 | n/a |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 2.0 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Black crappie | gill | 3.33 | n/a |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.5 | n/a |
| Bluegill | gill | 7.33 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 10.75 | n/a |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 15.67 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.5 | n/a |
| Rock bass | gill | 4.0 | n/a |
| Rock bass | trap | 0.25 | n/a |
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Cameron Lake: 1 gravel launch ramp, 2 trailer spaces. 9 mi S of Big Fork on Cnty Rd 7, then 5 mi S and W on State Forest Roads to NE shore. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Slauson Lake 1.6 mi, Itasca County
- Batson Lake 2.0 mi, Itasca County
- East Lake 2.3 mi, Itasca County
- Marie Lake 2.4 mi, Itasca County
- Burns Lake 2.7 mi, Itasca County
- Lake of Isles 2.9 mi, Itasca County
- La Barge Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
- Bevo Lake 3.1 mi, Itasca County
Questions about Cameron Lake
How deep is Cameron Lake?
Cameron Lake reaches a maximum depth of 35 ft according to Minnesota DNR records.
How big is Cameron Lake?
Cameron Lake covers about 63.8 acres in Itasca County, Minnesota.
How clear is Cameron Lake?
Summer water clarity on Cameron Lake averages 11.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025.
Does Cameron Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Cameron Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Cameron Lake?
Cameron Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Cameron Lake.
Are there lake homes for sale on Cameron Lake?
Homes on Cameron Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Cameron Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Cameron Lake?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 11.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Cameron Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Cameron Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Cameron Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Itasca County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 1981), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.