What Fish Are in Peterson Lake?
Peterson Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Peterson Lake
Peterson Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 69 feet across 2,540 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 5.9 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 69 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,540 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 16 |
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