Larson Lake Fishing near Gordon, Nebraska

• Overview

  Larson Lake lies within the bounds of Cherry County, Nebraska. The setting is pine and birch on every side. It measures about 35 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cherry County. For supplies, Gordon is 16 miles out. For a city, Greeley is 225 miles off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Larson Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Cherry County include white sucker, common carp and green sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Treat Larson Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 22°F. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. From about late March to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Larson Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Mullis Lake, 1.5 miles out. Check the position on Larson Lake before loading the car.