Cottonwood Lake
Grant County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be moderately active with peak fishing times around 4-6 PM. SEE MORE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonwood Lake, MN
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How big is Cottonwood Lake?
How deep is Cottonwood Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Cottonwood Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Brook Stickleback, Fathead Minnow, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Cottonwood Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Cottonwood Lake area?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Seasonal water chemistry samples were collected from May - September 2023 and an aquatic plant survey of Cottonwood Lake was conducted on August 16, 2023, by Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) Program staff. Chlorophyll-a and Total Phosphorous levels were above the impairment threshold for lakes similar to Cottonwood Lake. In general, most aquatic plants were poorly distributed, sparse, or absent from a majority of the lake and surveyors noted that submerged plants were only sampled in very shallow water and were covered in filamentous algae. Those plants that were most common included filamentous algae, coontail, and Sago pondweed, and all three are tolerant to turbidity.
Results from this survey provide evidence that Cottonwood Lake may be impacted by stressors, as indicated by the poor distribution of aquatic plants and water quality measurements above the impairment thresholds for lakes. Results from this survey will be considered when the biological health of Cottonwood Lake is assessed during Mustinka River Watershed assessment process, which will be completed in coordination with MN Pollution Control Agency.
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More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Cottonwood Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 136 |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.2 mi | 10 |
| Werk Slough | 1.3 mi | 133 |
| East Niemaki Lake | 2.5 mi | 242 |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 101 |
| West Niemaki Lake | 2.9 mi | 72 |
| Ohlsrud Lake | 2.9 mi | 185 |
| Barrett Lake | 3.0 mi | 119 |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.1 mi | 128 |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.6 mi | 141 |
