Fishing at Middle Cormorant Lake, Becker County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Minnesota holds Middle Cormorant Lake, in Becker County. This is pine and birch ground. At some 674 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Some 6.4 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. On our Becker County list it sits near the top for size. The town to know is Hawley, 13 miles out. The big place round here is Fargo, 33 miles distant. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Middle Cormorant Lake

  Measured depth reaches about 40 feet at the deepest point. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Becker County names bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Middle Cormorant Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 69°F and January near 5°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about late November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Middle Cormorant Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Larson Lake, 1.4 miles away. Signs at Middle Cormorant Lake carry more weight than any list.