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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Cormorant Lake, MN
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How big is Upper Cormorant Lake?
How deep is Upper Cormorant Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Upper Cormorant Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Logperch, Pugnose Shiner, Tadpole Madtom, Weed Shiner and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Upper Cormorant Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Upper Cormorant is a popular, all-around fishing lake located in southwestern Becker County. This 856-acre lake is part of a chain of lakes that has been affected by high water levels during recent years. Two narrow channels that may not be navigable during lower water years connect Upper Cormorant Lake with Rossman Lake and Nelson Lake to the east. Upper Cormorant has a diverse fish community that offers anglers a variety of fishing opportunities.
Top predators include northern pike, walleye, and largemouth bass. Pike were present in numbers typical for this lake. Although northern pike growth rates are good in Upper Cormorant, few large pike were found. Eighty percent of sampled pike were age three or younger. Test net catches of walleye were near the lake's historical average at 7.9 per set in 2012. The average weight of a sampled walleye was 1.5 pounds. Walleye fingerlings are stocked in this lake annually to supplement very limited natural reproduction.
Bluegills and black crappies are also common. Although bluegills are somewhat slow growing in this lake, there were enough older fish present to provide opportunities to catch good numbers of bluegills over seven inches in length. The black crappie sample was comprised of fish from several year classes, but none was particularly strong compared to the others. The average size of Upper Cormorant crappies was 8.5 inches or a little under a half pound. Some crappies over a pound were also found.
Information provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and this survey indicates that Upper Cormorant is eutrophic. This means that the lake is fertile and productive. However, an increasing trophic state also increases algal blooms and decreases water clarity. The aging rate of a lake can increase with shoreline development and certain watershed uses. Lakeshore and watershed property owners help to slow the aging process and protect water quality by using shore land best management practices.
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Are there any state parks near Upper Cormorant Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Upper Cormorant Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Rossman Lake | 0.8 mi | 273 | 20 ft |
| Nelson Lake | 1.2 mi | 241 | 16 ft |
| Middle Cormorant Lake | 2.0 mi | 366 | 40 ft |
| Turtle Lake | 2.0 mi | 187 | 73 ft |
| Long Lake | 2.2 mi | 357 | 61 ft |
| Long Lake | 2.2 mi | 357 | 61 ft |
| Bergerson Lake | 2.2 mi | 46 | 37 ft |
| Round Lake | 2.3 mi | 1,087 | 69 ft |
| Bijou Lake | 2.8 mi | 210 | 27 ft |
| Stakke Lake | 3.3 mi | 497 | 15 ft |
