Size
698ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Cowan Lake
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Channel catfish
White bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Spotted bass
Overview
Cowan Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Special Species Regulations
- Largemouth Bass: In Cowan Lake, for Largemouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5
- Smallmouth Bass: In Cowan Lake, for Smallmouth Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5
- Spotted Bass: In Cowan Lake, for Spotted Bass 15 inches or larger, daily limit = 5
Weather
69°Feels like 69°
73°
56°
73°56°7:22 AM
7:34 PM
2 mph
Northeast
0 in
Rain
29.91 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
73° / 56°
TuesdayTu
70° / 58°
WednesdayWe
68° / 55°
ThursdayTh
69° / 53°
FridayFr
69° / 50°
SaturdaySa
71° / 51°
Moon Phase
September 21, 2026
74% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo09/21
TuesdayTu09/22
WednesdayWe09/23
ThursdayTh09/24
FridayFr09/25
SaturdaySa09/26
SundaySu09/27
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
7-21 in
Length Range
13 in
Length Range
2014
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
