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Campbell Lake

Boat Ramps
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Access Points
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Species
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Campbell Lake is a freshwater body located in Walton County, Florida, nestled within the beautiful coastal dune lake system that runs along the area's beaches. This lake, found within Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, is part of a rare geological feature that only occurs in the Florida Panhandle, Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, and the northern Pacific coast of the United States. As one of Florida's coastal dune lakes, Campbell Lake offers a unique fishing environment where anglers can target various freshwater and occasional saltwater species. The lake is fed by streams, groundwater seepage, and rain, with periodic connections to the Gulf of Mexico through outfalls, creating a distinctive ecosystem for fishing.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Campbell Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Campbell Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Campbell Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Florida licenses and regulations

Florida Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Florida Fishing License

Youth under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license, although they must abide by all other fishing regulations such as gear type, bag and size limits. They may, however, be asked to provide proof of age.

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Florida Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Florida Stream Access Laws

Florida access law holds pretty close to the federal definition of navigability, but some state cases suggest that it’s a bit more lenient, and recognizes recreation as a determinant of what’s navigable. The public may use navigable waters up to the high water mark so long as they access through public lands. There are, however, some exceptions where submerged land was either granted into private control before statehood, or sold by the state into private hands.

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Take Campbell Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Campbell Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Campbell Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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