Cook Lake
About Cook Lake
Cook Lake is a 101-acre lake near Holmes City in Douglas County, Minnesota. It reaches 50 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 10 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2001.
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 Cook Lake
- 101 acres, up to 50 feet deep, near Holmes City
- 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, and pumpkinseed
Access & Fees
- Public access
- No public access on record
- Launch fee
- —
Conditions
- Surface area
- 101 acres
- Max depth
- 50 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 71 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
- 10
- Game fish
- 5
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2001
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cook Lake?
Cook Lake is in Douglas County, Minnesota, near Holmes City. It covers 101 acres and reaches 50 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Cook Lake?
Cook Lake covers 101 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 50 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Cook Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Pumpkinseed and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Cook Lake?
No. The DNR lists no public water access on Cook Lake.
Can you swim at Cook Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Cook 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 Cook Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Cook Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.