WikiCatchCooley Lake
Northwest Territories, Canada
- lake
- 10 species listed
- 62.0671, -109.0350
Cooley Lake is a lake in Northwest Territories, Canada. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Northern pike, Bluegill. The nearest other water we map in Northwest Territories is Nonacho Lake, 24 km away.
Species at Cooley Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Nonacho Lakelake24 km
- Knox Lakelake35 km
- Robin Lakelake46 km
- Price Lakelake46 km
- Gray Lakelake48 km
- Dion Lakelake49 km
- Person Lakelake52 km
- Daisy Lakelake52 km
About Cooley Lake
Anglers know Cooley Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Northwest Territories, Canada. The standard playbook on a lake this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Cooley Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For Bluegill
Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cooley Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Cooley Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Canada regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Cooley Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.