Middle Cormorant Lake
Becker County, Minnesota
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Other fish species in the lake include Blackchin Shiner, Blacknose Shiner, Central Mudminnow, Fathead Minnow, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Pugnose Shiner, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom and White Sucker.
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Middle 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
Middle Cormorant Lake is a 373-acre lake located in southwestern Becker County 13 miles south of the city of Lake Park. The lake possesses a heavily developed shoreline and receives high recreational use and fishing pressure from the surrounding area. The lake maintains a navigable channel to Nelson and Upper Cormorant Lake and a non-navigable connection to downstream Big Cormorant Lake. Zebra mussels were discovered in the lake in 2019. Middle Cormorant Lake provides angling opportunities for Northern Pike, Walleye, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie. A standard fisheries survey was completed on Middle Cormorant Lake in August 2021.
Catch rates of Walleye have remained low in Middle Cormorant Lake since the 1977 survey. Spawning habitat suited for Walleye is limited in the lake, therefore the fishery is sustained through periodic fingerling stocking. Gill nets captured an average of three Walleye per net in 2021. Sampled Walleye ranged in length from 9.4 to 25.6 inches, averaging 17.6 inches long.
Northern Pike catch rates were below average in 2021. On average, roughly six pike per gill net were captured. Sampled pike ranged in length from 12.7 to 31.5 inches and averaged 21.3 inches long. Of the sampled pike, 34.5% were greater than or equal to 24 inches in length, revealing a fair number of quality sized fish.
Bluegill abundance in 2021 was below average with trap nets catching 32 fish per net. Sampled Bluegill ranged in length from 3.4 to 8.4 inches, averaging 5.8 inches long. Approximately 1% of Bluegill sampled in trap nets were eight inches or longer. Bluegill exhibited slow growth, with fish not reaching eight inches until over a decade of growth.
In 2021, a total of 25 crappie were caught in combined gears ranging in length from 4.5 to 11.0 inches. Nine Largemouth Bass were caught in trap nets, ranging in length from 5.8 to 17.8 inches and averaging 9.4 inches long. Catch rates of Yellow Perch in Middle Cormorant Lake have always been historically low and no perch were caught during the 2021 survey.
Additional species sampled in the 2021 survey included Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Yellow Bullhead, Rock Bass, Pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, and White Sucker. One Smallmouth Bass was captured, the first time this species has been found in the lake since a survey in 1966. Yellow Bullhead were extremely abundant in catch and were the most common among the three bullhead species. Common Carp have been documented in the lake but were not sampled during the 2021 survey.
Anglers can help maintain and improve Middle Cormorant Lake's fishery by harvesting small-moderately sized Northern Pike and Bluegill and releasing larger fish, as well as taking precautions to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Shoreline owners can help to improve water quality and fish habit in the lake by maintaining shoreline buffer zones, leaving native aquatic vegetation stands intact, and using wise land management practices.
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For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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brayden b.
fish the deeper areas and breaks for maximum catch.
its also a good swimming lake with lake connections out to upper cormorant lake.robert c.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Middle Cormorant Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.6 mi | 30 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 42 | |
| Tub Lake | 1.8 mi | 124 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.8 mi | 62 | |
| Lake Ida | 2.0 mi | 632 | 20 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.0 mi | 20 | |
| Upper Cormorant Lake | 2.0 mi | 974 | 29 ft |
| Rossman Lake | 2.2 mi | 273 | 20 ft |
| Big Cormorant Lake | 2.3 mi | 3,657 | 75 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 12 |
