Cecil M Harden Lake

Cecil M Harden Lake

Size
1,680ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
Yes
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
No
Species in Cecil M Harden Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
White bass
White bass

Overview

Cecil M Harden Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Largemouth bass must be at least 16 inches, with the daily bag limit of 5 (any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass).

  • Gizzard shad and threadfin shad can be collected and used as live bait. Cast nets with a maximum mesh size of 2

Weather

Current Weather Icon
72°Feels like 72°
High Temperature86°
Low Temperature65°
Sunrise
7:26 AM
Sunset
8:02 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
South
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.8 inHg
Stable
Partly Cloudy with Isolated Storms
SaturdaySa
86° / 65°
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Isolated Storms
SundaySu
84° / 57°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
MondayMo
79° / 63°
Mostly Sunny
TuesdayTu
91° / 69°
Partly Cloudy with Showers and Isolated Storms
WednesdayWe
91° / 69°
Partly Cloudy with Scattered Showers and Isolated Storms
ThursdayTh
87° / 66°

Moon Phase

waxing crescent
September 12, 2026
2% Illumination
waxing crescent, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 9:04 AM
Moon Set 8:35 PM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 2:55 PM
Underfoot 2:32 AM
waxing crescent
SaturdaySa09/12
waxing crescent
SundaySu09/13
waxing crescent
MondayMo09/14
waxing crescent
TuesdayTu09/15
waxing crescent
WednesdayWe09/16
waxing crescent
ThursdayTh09/17
first quarter
FridayFr09/18
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Top Fish Species

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
8-20 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2017
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths