Drainage lake

Camp Lake

Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Camp Lake is a shallow lake in Salem Lakes, Kenosha County, in far southeast Wisconsin. It is known for northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish.

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Surface area439 acres

Max depth19 ft

Shoreline4.85 mi

Boat motorsSlow-no-wake within 200 feet of shore at all times, and for the whole lake from sunset to 10 a.m. No horsepower limit found.

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●●●○

Listed as abundant

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Common

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish listed as common

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Walleye●●○○○

Present

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Catfish present

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

WDNR launchRamp
State boat launchDirections ↗
WDNR carry-in launchPublic
Hand launch for small boatsDirections ↗
Village of Salem Lakes launchesRamp
Two village launch sitesDirections ↗
Sunset Oaks ParkPublic
Village park on the lakeDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Camp Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Fishing DepotNearby
517 N Lake Ave Unit D, Twin Lakes, WI 53181(262) 448-1888 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The lake averages about 5 feet deep, so fish weeds for pike and bass.
Plan fishing after 10 a.m. if you want to run the motor.
Check the local rules, since the DNR page shows special walleye and pike limits.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.