Larson Lake near Detroit Lakes: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Becker County in Minnesota is where Larson Lake sits. It lies 1,227 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Becker County standards. Nearest town is Detroit Lakes, 9.4 miles off. For a city, Fargo is 37 miles off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Larson Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Becker County cover bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Larson Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 69°F and January at 5°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to late November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Larson Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The water borders Audubon Wildlife Management Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Torgerson Lake is 0.4 miles off. For Larson Lake in particular, ask before you travel.