Larson Lake in Grant County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Larson Lake belongs to Grant County, Minnesota. Height above sea level is 1,201 feet. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Grant County list holds plenty of bigger water. Elbow Lake sits 8.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Fargo is the closest city, 70 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Larson Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Grant County names common carp, largemouth bass and walleye. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Larson Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 7°F on the long-run figures. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Open water usually runs from mid April until about late November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Larson Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Briggs Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Larson Lake if anything is unclear.