Upper Cormorant Lake
About Upper Cormorant Lake
Upper Cormorant Lake is a 974-acre lake near Lake Park in Becker County, Minnesota. It reaches 29 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 12.9 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 13 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 22, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Upper Cormorant Lake
- 974 acres, up to 29 feet deep, near Lake Park
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 5.1 feet
- Listed as infested with zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 974 acres
- Max depth
- 29 ft
- Shoreline
- 12.9 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 471 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 13
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 22
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- March 29, 2016
- Latest
- May 6, 2022
- Most recent
- April 17, 2026
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Cormorant Lake?
Upper Cormorant Lake is in Becker County, Minnesota, near Lake Park. It covers 974 acres and reaches 29 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Upper Cormorant Lake?
Upper Cormorant Lake covers 974 acres with about 12.9 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 29 feet.
What fish can you catch at Upper Cormorant Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Upper Cormorant Lake?
Yes. Upper Cormorant Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Upper Cormorant Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Upper Cormorant Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Upper Cormorant Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Upper Cormorant Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Upper Cormorant Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 22, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 29, 2016 and the latest is May 6, 2022.
Does Upper Cormorant Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Upper Cormorant Lake as infested with zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.