Cormorant Lake (Minnesota) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cormorant Lake |
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 Cormorant Lake
Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Becker County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46°44′30″N 96°06′14″W / 46.74167°N 96.10389°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Spring Creek |
| Surface elevation | 1,158 feet (353 m) |
| Islands | 1 |
| Sections/sub-basins | Pikes Bay, Blue Water Bay, Glyndon Bay, Spring Creek Bay, Nelson Bay, Viking Bay |
| Settlements | Cormorant Village |
Big Cormorant Lake is situated in northwestern Minnesota's Becker County, about an hour's drive due east of the Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota metropolitan area.
The lake was named after the bird cormorant. The lake was recently discovered to be infested with zebra mussels, which threatens neighboring lakes.
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History
The land that Big Cormorant Lake sits on was originally occupied by the Chippewa (Ojibwe), and the Sioux Native tribes. The Cormorant Township organized on February 26, 1872 and the name Cormorant is translated from the original Ojibway naming of the lake.
Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular attractions on Big Cormorant lake come in the form of restaurants. Zorbaz, the Roadhouse and Pitt 611 offer lake residence food and entertainment. Boutique shopping is also available in Cormorant Village.
Boating, sailing, and fishing are the most common activities on Cormorant Lake.
Other activities on Big Cormorant include swimming, kayaking, Wakesurfing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding and standup paddleboarding during the summer, and ice fishing, and snowmobiling, during the winter.
In Media
Cormorant Village went viral for electing a dog named Duke for four Terms as Mayor.
A popular youtube channel named CBOYSTV films at Cormorant Lake. Their channel has amassed over 1 million subscribers.
Urban Legends
The Hairy Man of Vergas Trails is to be 8 feet tall and is often blamed for strange animal deaths. He wanders the woods surrounding the Vergas Trails, and many claim run-ins with the creature over the years.
The Wendigo is a supernatural creature that prowls the thick forests looking to feast on human flesh. He's often described as gigantic - up to 15 feet tall - and some say he's too thin to be seen from the side. This legend derives from similar Native American tales.
Fishing
Fish To Catch
- Black Bullhead
- Black Crappie
- Bluegill
- Brown Bullhead
- Carp
- Green Sunfish
- Hybrid Sunfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Northern Pike
- Pumpkinseed
- Rock Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
- White Sucker
- Yellow Bullhead
- Yellow Perch
Ice In - Out
| Year | Out | In |
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| 2010 | April 3 | Nov 27 |
| 2011 | April 29 | Dec 5 |
| 2012 | March 25 | Dec 5 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | April 16 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | April 8 | Dec 7 |
| 2018 | May 3 | Nov 19 |
| 2019 | May 2 | Dec 4 |
| 2020 | April 29 | Nov 30 |
| 2021 | April 7 |
Invasive Species
- Eurasian Milfoil
- Spiny waterflea
- Starry Stonewort
Images for kids
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Artists Impression of the Creature
