Peterson Lake Fishing near Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

• Overview

  Out in Cass County, Minnesota, sits Peterson Lake. Height above sea level is 1,365 feet. Roughly 33 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The nearest town is Pequot Lakes, 25 miles away. The nearest city of size is Fargo, 107 miles away. Also within reach: Young Lake a shade over 0.4 miles, High Bank Lake roughly 1.1 miles, Fish Lake a shade over 1.1 miles, Birch Lake roughly 1.6 miles and Sylvester Lake a shade over 1.6 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Peterson Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Cass County include largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Peterson Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 68°F; the cold one sits at 6°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Peterson Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Launching is possible: a slipway lies 0.9 miles off. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Anglers use Swanson's Bait & Tackle, half a mile from this water. There are toilets mapped about 0.9 miles away. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Young Lake, 0.4 miles away. The position on Peterson Lake is worth confirming on the day.