The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Little Cormorant Lake
Becker County, Minnesota · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Little Cormorant Lake
Little Cormorant Lake is a lake in Becker County, Minnesota, covering about 940 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.1 miles with roughly 14.7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,380 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Detroit Lakes, is about 6.9 miles east. The closest city is Fargo, about 36 miles away.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,380 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
- 6:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 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 Little 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. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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 4:51 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Little Cormorant Lake
- Detroit Lakesabout 6.9 mi east
- Hawleyabout 14 mi west
- Frazeeabout 15 mi east
- Pelican Rapidsabout 16 mi south
- Fargonearest city, about 36 mi west
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Questions about Little Cormorant Lake
What fish are in Little Cormorant Lake?
Lakes like Little 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 Little 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 Little Cormorant Lake?
About 940 acres, with about 14.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Little Cormorant Lake?
Detroit Lakes is about 6.9 miles east; Hawley is about 14 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Little Cormorant Lake today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Little Cormorant Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
