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North Fowl Lake

East Cook, Minnesota — Cook County.

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1,061Surface acres (whole lake)

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID {28921AC1-0FB6-4B3A-90B3-E3B04B90EC4E}); shared with Canada (Ontario), acreage is the whole lake.

Location & fast facts

Where North Fowl Lake is in Minnesota

The red circle marks North Fowl Lake.

Fast facts

About North Fowl Lake

  • County: Cook
  • Town: East Cook
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Shared with: Canada (Ontario). The surface acreage shown is the whole lake; about 42% of the mapped water is in Minnesota.
  • Distance: about 264 mi from Minneapolis and 132 mi from Duluth, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Minnesota

Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Fishing. Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass and Yellow perch
  • Camping. 32 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Spiny waterflea recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake survey (Minnesota DNR)

10 ftMaximum depth
6 ftAverage depth
1,040Acres (state figure)

Fish species found in Minnesota DNR lake surveys: Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Walleye, White sucker, Yellow perch.

Shallow (littoral) area: 950 of 1,040 acres

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources LakeFinder record for North Fowl Lake (DOW 16003600), with lake survey reports, depth maps and stocking history. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

North Fowl Lake shoreline

North Fowl Lake #1 (campground)1 mileN

No public access sites are listed for this water in the Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) data.

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID {28921AC1-0FB6-4B3A-90B3-E3B04B90EC4E}), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near North Fowl Lake

We found 32 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of North Fowl Lake, 7 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (48.0758, -90.0205). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for North Fowl Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at North Fowl Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near North Fowl Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about North Fowl Lake

    How big is North Fowl Lake?

    North Fowl Lake covers about 1,061 acres in East Cook, Minnesota (Cook County).

    How deep is North Fowl Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 10 feet and the mean depth is 6 feet, according to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder.

    What fish are in North Fowl Lake?

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder lists Walleye, Northern pike, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch and White sucker.

    Are there campgrounds near North Fowl Lake?

    Yes. We list 32 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 7 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on North Fowl Lake?

    North Fowl Lake touches East Cook in Cook County, Minnesota.

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