Peterson Pond Fishing near Tremonton, Utah

• Overview

  You will find Peterson Pond in Box Elder County, Utah. It lies 4,255 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Box Elder County are larger. The closest town, Tremonton, is 8.6 miles distant. It is 64 miles to Salt Lake City, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Peterson Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Box Elder County include common carp, mountain sucker, green sunfish, Utah sucker and black bullhead. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Peterson Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 25°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Peterson Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Division Lake, 1.3 miles out. Signs at Peterson Pond carry more weight than any list.