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18-acre lake near St. Louis County. The lake tops out around 30 ft. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1974, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Traced from the shoreline, Camp A runs 18 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 80% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 0.3 mi of water from one end to the other. You'll find it in St. Louis County. For a second option, Dark lies 1 mi northwest.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 29 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (29 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
In spring, rainbow trout run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 30 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 9 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (9 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 6 to 30 ft | dawn | Break off the point (9 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Camp A carries 3 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 29 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | Brook Trout (yearlings) | 270 | — |
| 2024* | Rainbow Trout (fingerlings) | 833 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Camp A specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Camp A is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1974, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target brook trout, rainbow trout on Camp A.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in winter. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Camp A was most recently stocked 2024 with 270 brook trout (yearlings). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Camp A is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Dark 1 mi · Clear 1 mi · Deepwater 3 mi · Leander 4 mi · Fourteen 4 mi · Thirteen 5 mi · Gate 5 mi · Little Sand 6 mi · Sand 7 mi · Long 7 mi · Auto 7 mi · Forsyth Pit 8 mi
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