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Explore Leech Lake
Leech Lake is known for offering the best Walleye fishing and Muskie fishing in the Midwest. With 195 miles of shoreline and 112,835 acres to explore, both professional fishermen and family fishing trips alike are sure to enjoy a successful day of fishing on Leech Lake.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cooper Lake, MN
- How big is Cooper Lake?
- How deep is Cooper Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Cooper Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Cooper Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Cooper Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Cooper Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Cooper Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Cooper Lake?
How big is Cooper Lake?
How deep is Cooper Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cooper Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Cooper Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Cooper Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Cooper Lake?
Explore the Cooper Lake area in a RV
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History & Status of the Fishery
ALTHOUGH BLACK CRAPPIE WERE NOT TAKEN DURING THE SURVEY, THE OWNER OF CAMP SECLUSION SAID IT WAS AN EXCELLENT WINTER AND SUMMER CRAPPIE FISHING LAKE. ANY WALLEYE THAT ARE CAUGHT ARE LARGE.THE FISH POPULATION LOOKS VERY SIMILAR TO WHAT WAS FOUND IN THE 1973 SURVEY WITH THE BULK OF THE POPULATION MADE UP OF CENTRARCHIDS AND TULLIBEE AND THE REST COMPRISED OF NORTHERN PIKE, YELLOW PERCH, BULLHEADS AND BOWFIN. NET CATCHES AND AGE AND GROWTH ANALYSIS SHOW THAT THE BLUEGILL POPULATION IS ABUNDANT AND IS MADE UP OF RELATIVELY SMALL, SLOW-GROWING FISH. NUMBER AND GROWTH OF LARGEMOUTH BASS IS GOOD. NORTHERN PIKE REMAIN LOW IN NUMBERS AS COMPARED TO OTHER LAKES IN THE AREA. ALL YEAR CLASSES ARE PRESENT AND GROWTH APPEARS TO BE GOOD TO EXCELLENT.ONE LONGEAR SUNFISH WAS CAPTURED IN A TRAPNET AND THE IDENTIFICATION WAS CONFIRMED BY DR. JAMES UNDERHILLS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA.
What is the average air temp for Cooper Lake?
Are there any state parks near Cooper 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 Cooper Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Shurd Lake | 0.8 mi | 49 | 67 ft |
| Rice Lake | 1.5 mi | 270 | 30 ft |
| Little Boy Lake | 1.7 mi | 1,452 | 74 ft |
| Girl Lake | 2.0 mi | 428 | 81 ft |
| Crooked Lake | 2.6 mi | 528 | 74 ft |
| Heffron Lake | 2.9 mi | 47 | 35 ft |
| Boxell Lake | 3.0 mi | 66 | 27 ft |
| Hunter Lake | 3.1 mi | 182 | 48 ft |
| Inguadona Lake | 3.1 mi | 1,133 | 79 ft |
| Carnahan Lake | 3.8 mi | 31 | 25 ft |
