Minnesota Fishing Guide

Upper Cormorant

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03058800

289 Surveys

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Upper Cormorant has confirmed populations of:

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974
Acres
29 ft
Max Depth
0
13
Fish Species
4
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DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Upper Cormorant. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 5.0 — — 6
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 4.5 — — 54
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.05 lb 2
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.47 lb 3
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.37 lb 6
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.7 — — 2
2012-08-06 Standard electrofishing 17.7 — 1.76 lb 23
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.15 lb 3
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.59 lb 11
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 2.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.55 lb 21
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.09 lb 7
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.92 lb 20
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.54 lb 9
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.10 lb 3
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.48 lb 10
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.61 lb 16
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.11 lb 13
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.82 lb 8
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 1.07 lb 6
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 0.50 lb 1
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.61 lb 8

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 25.2 — — 30
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 28.4 — — 341
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 22.6 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.38 lb 181
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 11.9 — 0.23 lb 95
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 25.6 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 307
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 8.5 — 0.21 lb 68
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 82.9 — — 128
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 35.2 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.12 lb 422
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 3
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 109.5 — — 438
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 15.9 — 0.24 lb 143
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 19.2 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.25 lb 211
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 6.8 — 0.20 lb 81
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 36.8 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.11 lb 442
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.8 — 0.41 lb 17
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 68.8 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.20 lb 1032
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 22.1 — 0.04 lb 199
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 49.6 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.09 lb 595
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 2.3 — 0.16 lb 25
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 35.4 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.13 lb 425
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 5.2 — 0.19 lb 31
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 57.9 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.18 lb 579

BNS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 3.5 — 14

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — — 23
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.25 lb 2
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 6.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.33 lb 32
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 6
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.1 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 25
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 31.7 — — 95
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 5.8 — — 23
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.08 lb 3
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 15.6 — — 24
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.04 lb 2
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.03 lb 2
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 1
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.12 lb 4
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.13 lb 5
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.10 lb 2
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 15
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 1
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 1
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.25 lb 2

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — — 3
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 12.6 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.45 lb 63
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.41 lb 55
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 28.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.45 lb 226
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 6.8 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.41 lb 81
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 3.4 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.67 lb 41
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 11.8 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.72 lb 94
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 20.9 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.98 lb 188
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 3.5 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.53 lb 39
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 29.3 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.48 lb 352
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 12.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.59 lb 151
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.71 lb 14
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 6.7 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.51 lb 101
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 13.2 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.95 lb 119
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.7 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.85 lb 20
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 65.0 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.31 lb 715
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 9.3 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.48 lb 112
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 18.7 (above normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.41 lb 112
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.47 lb 50

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 1.7 — — 2
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 6.6 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 0.86 lb 33
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 0.21 lb 12
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 3.4 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.36 lb 27
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 4.13 lb 3
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 4.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.52 lb 34
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.65 lb 16
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 14.9 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.02 lb 134
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.6 — 1.36 lb 17
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 5.3 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.73 lb 64
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 2.1 — 2.42 lb 25
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 6.2 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.19 lb 37
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 2.3 — 1.34 lb 34
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 4.9 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 2.09 lb 44
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 2.63 lb 8
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.0 (below normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.32 lb 33
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 2.37 lb 10
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.05 lb 22
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.7 — 1.65 lb 17

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — 3
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 4.0 — 12
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — 6
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Green Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 68.9 — — 82
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.51 lb 6
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.10 lb 1
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.5 — — 6
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 11.0 — — 17
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.4 0.05 lb 1
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.10 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.9 0.04 lb 1

Bluntnose Minnow

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 17.8 — 213
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 2.5 — 3
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 7.8 — 31
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

WDS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 1.9 — 23
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — 5
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — 2
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 23.0 — 92

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 1.2 — 14
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 4.2 — 5
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 5.0 — 20
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 3.0 — 9

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 2
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 3.4 — — 4
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.08 lb 6
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 2.0 — 0.14 lb 24
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.33 lb 1
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.9 — — 3
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.22 lb 4
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 3
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.35 lb 3
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.2 — 0.44 lb 13
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.22 lb 3
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 0.23 lb 10
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.40 lb 5
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 10.9 — 0.30 lb 164
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.85 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.29 lb 6
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.5 — 0.27 lb 18
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.30 lb 2
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 4.0 — 0.22 lb 40

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 3.5 — 42
2022-08-22 Backpack electrofishing 6.7 — 8
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 9.0 — 36
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 3.2 — 5
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 3

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.4 — — 5
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 6.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.36 lb 55
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.08 lb 6
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.15 lb 39
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.0 — 0.20 lb 8
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 3.9 — — 6
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 1.5 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.18 lb 18
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 4
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.33 lb 3
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.18 lb 12
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.8 — 0.19 lb 22
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 3.1 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.21 lb 37
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.26 lb 19
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 7.8 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.19 lb 117
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.09 lb 4
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 3.3 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.17 lb 40
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 3.4 — 0.14 lb 37
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 2.7 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.18 lb 32
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.20 lb 1
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 3.0 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.16 lb 30

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — — 1
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.6 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.35 lb 3
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.56 lb 18
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.27 lb 12
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 1.27 lb 3
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 2.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.26 lb 17
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.22 lb 7
2012-08-06 Standard electrofishing 15.4 — 0.68 lb 20
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 1
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.46 lb 35
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.56 lb 14
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 1.4 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.27 lb 17
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.47 lb 23
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.35 lb 2
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.42 lb 13
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 2.9 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.31 lb 26
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 3.3 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.35 lb 40
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.30 lb 14
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 6.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.16 lb 74
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.30 lb 2
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 2.6 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.45 lb 26

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — — 3
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 9.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.43 lb 45
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.56 lb 14
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 7.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.36 lb 57
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.87 lb 14
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 1.3 — — 2
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.81 lb 10
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.53 lb 6
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 4.1 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.61 lb 49
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.56 lb 36
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 1.5 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.51 lb 23
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 2.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.61 lb 17
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.59 lb 2
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.21 lb 10
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.65 lb 57
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 10.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.65 lb 112
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.4 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.59 lb 14
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.46 lb 28

Mimic Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 2.8 — 33

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2022-08-22 50-ft beach seine 0.1 — 1
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 7.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.28 lb 59
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 17.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.47 lb 88
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.40 lb 5
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 32.6 (above normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.32 lb 261
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — — 1
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 2.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.48 lb 27
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 18.5 (above normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.37 lb 222
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.38 lb 6
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.64 lb 1
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 7.2 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.60 lb 79
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.33 lb 7
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.45 lb 15

Common Carp

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 6.67 lb 3
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.7 4.63 lb 3
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 4.64 lb 7
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 11.25 lb 5
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 — 5
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.7 14.77 lb 1
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 7.35 lb 11
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.7 4.91 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 10.08 lb 3
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.7 7.19 lb 1
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.1 7.42 lb 12
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 1.7 5.55 lb 2
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 1.4 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.1 0.59 lb 14

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.60 lb 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 3.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.46 lb 19
1976-07-05 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.50 lb 3
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 8.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.51 lb 71
1992-08-03 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.50 lb 1
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 7.9 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.54 lb 63
2012-08-06 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.14 lb 8
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 6.7 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.98 lb 60
2022-08-22 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.86 lb 6
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 6.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.74 lb 74
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.25 lb 9
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 6.3 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.91 lb 38
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.10 lb 4
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 2.00 lb 61
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 1.1 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.29 lb 13
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 8.6 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.69 lb 95
2002-08-07 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 5.37 lb 8
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 6.0 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.49 lb 36
1988-08-08 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 3.03 lb 3

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1976-07-05 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.00 lb 1
1992-08-03 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.97 lb 3
2012-08-06 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.77 lb 3
2022-08-22 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.49 lb 2
2007-08-13 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.62 lb 6
2007-08-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.31 lb 1
1963-07-16 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.33 lb 6
1963-07-16 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.40 lb 1
2017-08-14 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 3.09 lb 3
2017-08-14 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 4.38 lb 1
2002-08-07 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.47 lb 5
1988-08-08 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.66 lb 8

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 27.9 — 43

Logperch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-06 Backpack electrofishing 0.7 — 1
2012-08-06 50-ft beach seine 0.3 — 1

PGS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2012-08-06 15-ft beach seine 1.3 — 5

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Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

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Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Upper Cormorant

Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Upper Cormorant.

218 Escapes
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702
En-Of-Trail Resort
Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791
IC Rental
Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes
Two Inlets Resort
Fishing Resort Park Rapids

(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Upper Cormorant. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadCommon CarpGreen SunfishHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedWalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Upper Cormorant

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

Acorn

153.72 acres

Bad Medicine

803.03 acres

Bass

129.81 acres

Big Cormorant

3,657.12 acres

Big Sugar Bush

521.51 acres

Bijou

225.12 acres

Plan Your Trip to Upper Cormorant

Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.