Peterson Bay Fishing in Saint Louis County, Minnesota

• Overview

  Peterson Bay lies within the bounds of Saint Louis County, Minnesota. It stands 1,106 feet above sea level. You are 19 miles from International Falls. Further out sit Fort Frances (20 miles) and Emo (38 miles). More in the same country: Locator Lake within 6.6 miles, War Club Lake some 6.8 miles off, Quill Lake within 7.3 miles, Loiten Lake some 7.8 miles off and Little Lake within 8.5 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Peterson Bay

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The channel is where water moves, and fish follow it. Salt and fresh mix here, and the mixing line is worth finding. Saint Louis County records list yellow perch, northern pike, white sucker, rainbow trout and walleye among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Peterson Bay the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 66°F, the coldest about 4°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Open water usually runs from late April until about mid November. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Peterson Bay by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Locator Lake, 6.6 miles away. Signs at Peterson Bay carry more weight than any list.