Cooper Lake
About Cooper Lake
Cooper Lake is a 133-acre lake near Longville in Cass County, Minnesota. It reaches 70 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 1987.
No public water access is on record with the DNR, so getting on the water generally depends on a resort, private landing or permission from a shoreline owner.
Plan Your Visit to Cooper Lake
- 133 acres, up to 70 feet deep, near Longville
- No public access on record — access is through resorts, private landings or shoreline owners
- Game fish on the DNR survey: northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 133 acres
- Max depth
- 70 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 97 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
No developed facilities on record. Plan to be self-sufficient.
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 11
- Game fish
- 7
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 1987
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- No
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Activities
Amenities
Fish Species
Plan your trip to Cooper Lake
Compare Cooper Lake against the top-ranked lakes nearby, then map your route.
Nearby Lakes
Rice Lake
45 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Inguadona270 acres
1.5 miles away
Little Boy Lake
74 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Longville1,452 acres
1.7 miles away
Girl Lake
65 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Longville428 acres
2 miles away
Hunter Lake
12 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Wabedo182 acres
3.1 miles away
Inguadona Lake
64 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Longville1,133 acres
3.1 miles away
Kego Lake
26 out of 100 Lake ScoreCass · Longville121 acres
3.8 miles away
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cooper Lake?
Cooper Lake is in Cass County, Minnesota, near Longville. It covers 133 acres and reaches 70 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cooper Lake?
Cooper Lake covers 133 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 70 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cooper Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Cooper Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Cooper Lake.
Can you swim at Cooper Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cooper 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 Cooper Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Cooper Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.