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315-acre lake near Dewey. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Lake Campbell runs 315 acres with 2.9 miles of edge. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.2) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.2 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. You'll find it in Skagit County. The nearest mapped water is Lake Erie, 2 mi to the northwest.
Spring puts channel catfish in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 5 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Toot Creek inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dusk | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 25 ft | night & dusk | Old creek channel (4 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 30 ft | dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 20 to 40 ft | midday | Deep basin (15 ft) |
Spring cutthroat trout on Lake Campbell hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 4 to 15 ft in summer, 4 to 15 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Toot Creek inflow — inflow / creek mouth, 5 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a trolled spoon (small) or an inline spinner.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 3 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 4 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 4 to 15 ft covers summer, 3 to 15 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Toot Creek inflow, an inflow / creek mouth in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Old creek channel (4 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 3 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 4 to 15 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 1 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | 1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings) |
| Summer | 4 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Dock / pier line (5 ft) | Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 6 to 18 ft | midday | Break off the point (13 ft) | Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (15 ft) | Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon |
Start shallow in spring: brown bullhead sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 3 to 12 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 15 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 15 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in after dark and the evening and you'll meet the bite.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Toot Creek inflow (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (15 ft) |
In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 15 ft before dropping to 5 to 15 ft for winter. Winter crappie concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 15 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | Dock / pier line (2 ft) | 1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Old creek channel (4 ft) | Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled) |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 20 ft | dawn | Old creek channel (4 ft) | Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2") |
| Winter | 5 to 15 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 35 ft | midday | Deep basin (15 ft) | Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon |
Lake Campbell also holds largemouth bass (5 to 15 ft in summer), pumpkinseed (2 to 10 ft in summer), yellow perch (5 to 15 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 11 structure features on Lake Campbell; the deepest is Deep basin at about 15 ft.
Access data: Washington WDFW — Water Access Sites. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9 | Channel Catfish | 2,900 | — |
| May 11 | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | — |
| Mar 26 | Rainbow trout | 1,000 | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Rainbow trout | 921 | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Cutthroat trout | 11,215 | — |
Source: WDFW fish-stocking reports, retrieved 2026-09-23.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Washington waters are set by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to Lake Campbell specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Washington fishing regulations →
Lake Campbell is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target channel catfish, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, bluegill, brown bullhead, crappie, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch on Lake Campbell.
Toot Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For channel catfish, the summer bite is best in after dark 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 WDFW fish-stocking reports records, Lake Campbell was most recently stocked Jun 9 with 2,900 channel catfish. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Lake Campbell is regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official Washington regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Skagit County fishing maps (9 charts). Browse all Washington fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.