Cold Lake

DNR survey data

Fish species

Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.

Within 30 miles

Nearby lakes

• Joseph Lake · 77 ac · 0.4 mi
• Bear Island Lake · 2,363 ac · 3 mi
• Muckwa Lake · 147 ac · 3.9 mi
• Bear Head Lake · 662 ac · 3.9 mi
• Norberg Lake · 7 ac · 4 mi
• Camp Lake · 12 ac · 4.2 mi
• Cub Lake · 8 ac · 4.4 mi
• Whisper Lake · 46 ac · 4.4 mi

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is there a depth map for Cold Lake?

The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Cold Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.

What fish are in Cold Lake?

The most recent DNR survey (2011) recorded northern pike, yellow perch.

Is Cold Lake stocked?

No stocking is on record for Cold Lake in the DNR's stocking database.

When was Cold Lake last surveyed?

The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Cold Lake in 2011, the most recent of 2 surveys on record. A survey that old is a starting point, not a current reading.