The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Cormorant Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 3,500 acres (5.5 sq mi)
45°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Cormorant Lake
In Becker County, Minnesota, Big Cormorant Lake covers about 3,500 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,350 ft above sea level. Detroit Lakes is about 9.2 miles east. Fargo, the nearest city, is about 34 miles west.
- Size
- About 3,500 acres (5.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,350 ft
- County
- Becker County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Fair
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Big Cormorant Lake in Minnesota usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 45°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:24 am · sunset 4:52 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Cormorant Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 9.2 mi east
- Pelican Rapidsabout 12 mi south
- Hawleyabout 13 mi northwest
- Frazeeabout 16 mi east
- Fargonearest city, about 34 mi west
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Questions about Big Cormorant Lake
What fish are in Big Cormorant Lake?
Lakes like Big Cormorant Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Cormorant Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Cormorant Lake?
About 3,500 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Cormorant Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 9.2 miles east; Pelican Rapids is about 12 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Big Cormorant Lake today?
The surface was about 45°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Cormorant Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
