Camp Lake fishing

Camp Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch on a natural lake. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

Camp Lake
Photo: Rbhirko, CC0
Last stocked
2024
Yellow Perch
Plants on record
12
Since 2010
Species recorded
2
Average size
3.5 in
Surface acres
436.8

Fish at Camp Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 9 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2024 · avg 3.2 in · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 3 plants · last 2024 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2024 · avg 4.7 in · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

Camp Lake is a 439-acre lake located in Kenosha County. It has a maximum depth of 19 feet, and visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Catfish. (apps.dnr.wi.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Camp Lake is stocked

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

About 243 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 2010

16,135

Fish stocked in 2011

16,135

Fish stocked in 2013

16,135

Fish stocked in 2015

15,377

Fish stocked in 2017

15,377

Fish stocked in 2019

20,092

Fish stocked in 2020

4,262

Fish stocked in 2024

2,753

Stocking history

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2024Yellow Perch9094 inreport
2024Walleye1,8446 inreport
2020Walleye2,0226.5 inreport
2020Yellow Perch2,2405 inreport
2019Walleye4786.5 inreport
2019Walleye17,2421.32 inreport
2019Yellow Perch2,3725 inreport
2017Walleye15,3771.7 inreport
2015Walleye15,3771.24 inreport
2013Walleye16,1351.5 inreport
2011Walleye16,1351.9 inreport
2010Walleye16,1351.7 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Salem Lakes, WI
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Several public launches ring this 439-acre lake (max depth 19 ft). Best equipped is the DNR Camp Lake Fishery Area launch: concrete ramp, ADA boarding dock, portable toilet, lights, 11-15 trailer stalls. Town of Salem runs gravel ramps, and a DNR carry-in site sits on the southwest side.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.

About Camp Lake

Photo of Camp Lake
Rbhirko, CC0

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Common questions

What fish are at Camp Lake?

Fishing Camp Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 9 of 12 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch. Walleye was last stocked 2024, averaging 3.2 in. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2024, averaging 4.7 in.

When is Camp Lake stocked?

Last stocked 2024. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 2010. About 243 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 6 lakes in Kenosha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 2010 and 2024.

How big are the fish stocked at Camp Lake?

Stocked fish average 3.5 in. Walleye average 3.2 in. Yellow Perch average 4.7 in.

How do you get on Camp Lake?

The nearest town is Salem Lakes, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Several public launches ring this 439-acre lake (max depth 19 ft). Best equipped is the DNR Camp Lake Fishery Area launch: concrete ramp, ADA boarding dock, portable toilet, lights, 11-15 trailer stalls. Town of Salem runs gravel ramps, and a DNR carry-in site sits on the southwest side.

Which lakes near Camp Lake were stocked more recently?

Lake Mary (5.7 mi), Elizabeth Lake (6.5 mi), and Powers Lake (8 mi) were stocked more recently. Lake Mary is also stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch, Elizabeth Lake is also stocked with Walleye and Yellow Perch, and Powers Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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