Cameron Lake Report

[goteeboy]

Took the boat out for the first time this season to Cameron Lake, which also happened to be the first time on that lake. Much more manageable in terms of size than Balsam. I first get out and the fish finder's not working. Not a good sign for being on a lake for the first time. I felt blind. Then we got to a spot, put down the trolling motor and put it in forward and it spins backward! Stupid me i had the positives and negatives mixed up. I assumed the motor would just not run, but it ran backwards! weird, eh? Well i reversed the wiring for the fish finder, and I once was blind, but now I see. Man, it shows how dependent i am on my fishfinder. How could i have ever fished without one.

 

The free launch in the channel is tricky w/ the current. Better bring a buddy. and be ready to get your feet wet.

 

Caught one 30 inch-ish muskie. neatly hooked and released at the side of the boat. i didn't even have to get my hands slimed. my friend had a cut off going for walleye and lost his favorite lure. a few oos LGB and dinky SMB. no walleye. Cameron's a nice lake, but i think i still like Balsam better. Cameron looks like it has some good LGB habitat too. we'll have to see come the opener.

[johnnyb]

thanks for sharing...bring a camera next time and show us some pics

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Thanks for the report. Did you take any pictures?

[Reef Runner]

Always wanted to try Cameron, as I hardly have luck in Balsam (gotta get to and from the lift lock during "peak" times). Thanks for the report.

[fishermccann]

I have had a cottage on Deweys Island [north end of lake] for 30 yrs. There are lots of fish in Cameron its just that they are on the small side for whatever spieces that you want. For Bass try Goose bay just off the Burnt river