Brooks Lake
About Brooks Lake
Brooks Lake is a 100-acre lake near Cokato in Wright County, Minnesota. It reaches 21 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 11 feet, and has roughly 1.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 12 feet, clearer than most lakes in the state.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 6 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2021.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the city.
Plan Your Visit to Brooks Lake
- 100 acres, up to 21 feet deep, near Cokato
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the city
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch
- Average water clarity around 12 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- city
Conditions
- Surface area
- 100 acres
- Max depth
- 21 ft
- Average depth
- 11 ft
- Shoreline
- 1.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 12 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 58 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 (gravel or earth)
Best For
- 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
- 6
- Game fish
- 6
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2021
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brooks Lake?
Brooks Lake is in Wright County, Minnesota, near Cokato. It covers 100 acres and reaches 21 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Brooks Lake?
Brooks Lake covers 100 acres with about 1.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 21 feet and its average depth is about 11 feet.
What fish can you catch at Brooks Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Brooks Lake?
Yes. Brooks Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the city. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Brooks Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Brooks 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 Brooks Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Brooks Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.