Larson Lake is a quiet 94-acre fishing lake in scenic Hettinger County, southwestern North Dakota, just outside the small town of Regent. Tucked into rolling prairie country, it is an uncrowded local spot for perch and pike well off the beaten path. This guide is part of our growing North Dakota Lakes Database.
Larson Lake at a glance
- Size: about 94 acres
- Location: Hettinger County, roughly half a mile north and two miles east of Regent
- Top fish: yellow perch and northern pike
- Setting: open prairie — quiet and lightly fished
- License: a North Dakota fishing license is required
A quiet prairie lake near Regent
Larson Lake sits in the scenic prairie country of Hettinger County near Regent — a town best known as the start of the Enchanted Highway and its giant roadside metal sculptures. The lake is a modest but dependable local fishery, the kind of out-of-the-way water where you can fish a whole evening without seeing another boat.
Fishing Larson Lake
Larson Lake holds a fair number of yellow perch along with northern pike, making it a solid choice for a relaxed day of prairie fishing or a winter outing on the ice. As with most smaller North Dakota waters, fishing quality rises and falls with water levels and winter conditions, so it rewards anglers who like to explore lesser-known lakes. A North Dakota fishing license is required.
Know before you go
- License: a North Dakota fishing license is required.
- Best for: quiet perch and pike fishing, in open water and through the ice.
- Nearby: Regent and the Enchanted Highway’s giant metal sculptures.
Frequently asked questions
What fish are in Larson Lake, North Dakota?
Mainly yellow perch and northern pike — it is a quiet, lightly fished prairie lake.
How big is Larson Lake?
About 94 acres, in Hettinger County near Regent in southwestern North Dakota.
Where is Larson Lake?
Roughly half a mile north and two miles east of Regent, in Hettinger County.
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