Jay Gould Lake - Cohasset

Itasca County, Minnesota

Jay Gould Lake is in Cohasset, Minnesota, under 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. For big-city trips, Bemidji and Duluth are under 105 miles away.

The Grand Itasca Hospital is under 10 miles away, and the Range Regional Airport is under 55 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 110 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Jay Gould Lake spans 551 acres with a maximum depth of 33 feet, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but public access points are on the northern and southern sides of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Jay Gould Lake is an excellent choice.