---
type: lake
name: "Larson Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Effie"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 208
max_depth_ft: 177
latitude: 47.76572
longitude: -93.41242
lake_score: 74
dnr_lake_id: "31031700"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/larson-lake
---

# Larson Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Effie

- **Surface Area**: 208 acres
- **Max Depth**: 177 ft
- **Shoreline**: 3.8 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 18.7 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Lake Score**: 74/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Larson Lake is a 208-acre lake near Effie in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 177 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.8 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18.7 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 8 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and splake. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2020.

There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. Larson Lake Campground is mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- **Managed by**: Minnesota DNR
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 8
- **Stocked**: Yes
- **Last DNR survey**: 2020
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Larson Lake Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Splake, Black Bullhead, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Coon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/coon-lake) - 1.3 miles, 345 acres
- [Bass Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/bass-lake-togo) - 1.7 miles, 122 acres
- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/wilson-lake) - 3.7 miles, 92 acres
- [Raddison Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/raddison-lake) - 4.1 miles, 204 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/pickerel-lake) - 4.8 miles, 241 acres
- [Napoleon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/napoleon-lake) - 5.2 miles, 138 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.76572,-93.41242)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31031700)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/larson-lake)*