Peterson
Chisago County, Minnesota — DOW #13001000
13 Surveys
17.21
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
9
Fish Species
1
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Peterson. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 11.8 | 0.09 lb | 16 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 7.8 (above normal) | 1.2 – 4.8 | 0.15 lb | 31 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 55.0 (normal) | 11.5 – 57.8 | 0.12 lb | 110 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 70.5 (above normal) | 1.1 – 25.2 | 0.30 lb | 282 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 | — | 0.20 lb | 3 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.5 (normal) | 4.9 – 49.8 | 0.08 lb | 38 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.3 | 0.15 lb | 2 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.5 – 24.8 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 1.5 | 0.05 lb | 6 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 17.8 (above normal) | 1.1 – 9.6 | 0.54 lb | 71 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 10.3 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.2 – 16.4 | 0.40 lb | 1 |
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Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Frankie's Live Bait & Marine
Chisago City, MN
★ 4.5Mike's Bait On 8
Forest Lake, MN
★ 4.6Rush Point Store
Stanchfield, MN
★ 4.665 Bait
Braham, MN
★ 4.5Angler's Paradise Reel Repair
Spring Lake Park, MN
★ 4.6BackWoods Bear Bait
Forest Lake, MN
★ 5Bait Caddy
White Bear Township, MN
★ 5Bait & Tackle Shop
Lino Lakes, MN
★ 4.9Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Peterson. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Peterson
- Weather forecast for Peterson — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.3707°N, 92.7780°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.