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Cooley Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Cooley Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Northern pike, and Bluegill.

Location

42°37′1.9″N 83°27′24.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cooley Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Cooley Lake, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Reviews of Cooley Lake

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Cities nearby

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Pontiac

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Novi

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Farmington Hills

9.9 miles away

Auburn Hills

11.5 miles away

Birmingham

13.2 miles away

Southfield

13.9 miles away

South Lyon

14.7 miles away

Hartland

14.9 miles away

Livonia

15.8 miles away

Troy

16.0 miles away

Berkley

16.1 miles away

Clawson

16.5 miles away

Royal Oak

17.1 miles away

Oak Park

17.5 miles away

Brighton

17.7 miles away

Ferndale

19.8 miles away

Westland

20.9 miles away

Garden City

21.1 miles away

Dearborn Heights

22.7 miles away

Inkster

23.5 miles away

Wayne

23.7 miles away

Ypsilanti

27.1 miles away

Ann Arbor

27.4 miles away

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FAQ about Cooley Lake fishing

📍 Where is Cooley Lake located?
Cooley Lake is a lake located in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°37′1.9″N 83°27′24.5″W
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🎣 Where on Cooley Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Cooley Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Cooley Lake?
The most common species in Cooley Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Cooley Lake fishing reports?
The latest Cooley Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Cooley Lake?

Fishing in Michigan requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination licenses, available online or at licensed agents.

In Michigan, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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