Larson

Crow Wing County

Near Deerwood (Crow Wing)

DOW: 18006200

BluegillGood · 72PumpkinseedGood · 58Northern PikeGood · 52

A 32-acre lake near Deerwood (Crow Wing) in Crow Wing County — best known for panfish and pike. Last surveyed 1984.

Fish Species (6)

Bluegill

Good · 72

Above-normal numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.20 lbs

Catch rate: 84.0 per trap net · typical 4.3–32.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	84.00	-	0.20 lbs	Standard trap nets

Pumpkinseed

Good · 58

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.23 lbs

Catch rate: 4.7 per trap net · typical 1.3–9.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	4.67	-	0.23 lbs	Standard trap nets

Northern Pike

Good · 52

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Gill-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

2.75 lbs

Catch rate: 1.0 per gill net · typical 2.5–7.8 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	1.00	-	2.75 lbs	Standard gill nets
Jun 21, 1984	0.33	-	1.00 lbs	Standard trap nets

Black Crappie

Average · 44

Below-normal numbers · large fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.40 lbs

Catch rate: 0.33 per trap net · typical 1.1–10.6 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	0.33	-	0.40 lbs	Standard trap nets

Other species in this lake (2)

Rough fish, bullheads, and baitfish recorded in DNR surveys — present in the lake, but not typical angling targets.

Yellow Bullhead

Good · 65

Typical numbers · average-size fish

Trap-net survey · surveyed Jun 1984

Last surveyed 1984 — treat with caution

Avg Weight

0.50 lbs

Catch rate: 9.3 per trap net · typical 1.8–9.7 for a lake like this

Survey History

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	9.33	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Date	Catch Rate	Avg Length	Avg Weight	Gear
Jun 21, 1984	2.00	-	0.50 lbs	Standard trap nets

Fishing Regulations

Statewide limits

Standard statewide Minnesota limits for the species in this lake.

Northern Pike

Season: May 9, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Angling: 10 (not more than 2 over 26". All from 22-26" must be immediatley released).

Crappie

10 combined total

Sunfish

20 combined total

More statewide rules (spearing, rough fish)

Northern Pike

Season: Nov 15, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

North-central zone

Darkhouse spearing: 10 (only 1 between 22-26" and 1 over 26"; or, only 2 over 26").

Bullhead

100

Biologist Notes

June 21, 1984Bluegills were abundant in trapnets, while northern pike, pumpkinseed, bullheads and bowfin were present in small numbers.

Bluegills were abundant in trapnets, while northern pike, pumpkinseed, bullheads and bowfin were present in small numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can you catch in Larson?

Based on Minnesota DNR survey data, anglers target Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Northern Pike, and Black Crappie in Larson. See the full species list above for catch rates, size structure, and quality scores.

Is there public access at Larson?

We don't have a confirmed public access point on record for Larson. Check the DNR LakeFinder page for current access details before you go.

How deep is Larson?

Larson has a maximum depth of 43 feet, per Minnesota DNR data.

When were the main sport fish in Larson last surveyed?

The most recent Minnesota DNR survey data for the main sport fish in Larson is from 1984. Surveys this old should be treated with some caution — fish populations change over time.

Does Larson have any invasive species?

No invasive species are on record for Larson in Minnesota DNR data. Always clean, drain, and dry your equipment to help keep it that way.

Are there special fishing regulations on Larson?

No — Larson has no lake-specific regulations in the 2026 Minnesota DNR regulations, so statewide Minnesota limits apply. The statewide sunfish limit is: 20 combined total. Verify current rules with the Minnesota DNR before keeping fish.