Cooley Lake

Cooley Lake covers 66 acres in Hampden County. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Cooley Lake, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. The documented storage volume is about 550 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Cooley Lake

At 66 acres, Cooley Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Cooley Lake

A dependable current sport-fish list was not found for Cooley Lake. At Cooley Lake, it would be misleading to promise a particular species without better support.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Cooley Lake

Begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on Cooley Lake. Compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Cooley Lake.

When to Fish Cooley Lake

Early spring on Cooley Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Cooley Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Cooley Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.