Jay Gould Lake Homes for Sale Near Cohasset | 1 Listings
Discover Jay Gould Lake
Jay Gould Lake, located in Itasca County near Cohasset, spans 551.75 acres, offering a serene setting for lakefront living. With a littoral area of 292 acres, a shore length of 7.38 miles, and a maximum depth of 33 feet, this lake is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Jay Gould Lake is not a border water or a sentinel lake, ensuring a peaceful retreat in Northern Minnesota.
Fishing and Recreation
Jay Gould Lake is renowned for its premier fishing opportunities, as detailed by the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder (31056500). Fish species include:
- Black bullhead
- Black crappie
- Bluegill
- Brown bullhead
- Green sunfish
- Hybrid sunfish
- Lake whitefish
- Largemouth bass
- Muskellunge
- Northern pike
- Pumpkinseed
- Rock bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Sunfish
- Tullibee (cisco)
- Walleye
- Yellow bullhead
- Yellow perch
- Bowfin (dogfish)
- Greater redhorse
- Shorthead redhorse
- White sucker
- Banded killifish
- Blackchin shiner
- Blacknose shiner
- Bluntnose minnow
- Central mudminnow
- Emerald shiner
- Golden shiner
- Iowa darter
- Johnny darter
- Logperch
- Rainbow smelt
- Spottail shiner
- Tadpole madtom
The lake's size and public access points support boating, kayaking, and canoeing, while winter offers ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Surrounding Area and Homes
Nestled near the Chippewa National Forest, Jay Gould Lake provides hiking, camping, and birdwatching opportunities. The nearby town of Cohasset offers local amenities, and the city of Grand Rapids, a short drive away, provides dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, including the Judy Garland Museum and Reif Performing Arts Center. The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway, nearby, showcases stunning Minnesota landscapes. Lakefront homes on Jay Gould Lake range from cozy cabins to modern residences, featuring private docks, screened porches, and spacious lakefront lots, perfect for families, anglers, or vacation home buyers seeking a tranquil escape.
Discover your dream waterfront property by browsing our Jay Gould Lake listings below, where premier fishing and serene living await.
