Larson Lake in Big Stone County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Larson Lake is one of the Big Stone County waters in Minnesota. It lies 1,076 feet above sea level. Around 203 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The outline measures near 4.1 miles, so local knowledge counts. Ortonville sits 7.5 miles from the bank. Fargo sits 108 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Larson Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Big Stone County records list common carp, yellow perch, walleye and black bullhead among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Larson Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 10°F in January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. That shapes the year on Larson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The water borders Kurfin WPA, so expect the reserve rules to apply. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Otrey Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Larson Lake carry more weight than any list.