← Peterson Lake

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Peterson Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin · WBIC 2676000
85Acres
16ftMax depth
1Launches
Depth in feetDNR survey map of Peterson Lake
✕ Deepest spot, 16 ftWisconsin DNR survey map. Not for navigation.

Best fishing times All fish

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Wind & weather National Weather Service

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, rules, survey map), National Weather Service. Sun and moon computed for the lake. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Lake Sheet is not affiliated with the DNR.
Rules, log & nearest baitWrite it down. Post it later.

Rules on this lake DNR · checked 2026-10-08

FishRule
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5/dayOpen
BassNo size limit · 5/dayOpen
PanfishNo size limit · 25/dayOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
License: Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What Peterson is best for out of 10

Bluegill
3.8
Perch
3.8
Crappie
3.8
Largemouth
3.8
Northern pike
3.8

Trip log Date ____ / ____   Water temp ____°F   Wind ______

TimeSpot / depthBaitFishLengthKept

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Clean, drain, dryRemove plants and animals, drain all water, never move live fish or bait.
Eating adviceHealth advice, not a catch limit: eat no more than 1 meal a month of muskies. See the DNR fish consumption guide.
EmergencyCall 911. Say "Peterson Lake, Burnett County" and the nearest launch (Big Lake -- Access).
Fishing more than one day?The Peterson Lake Report: where, when and how for each fish you pick, every day of your trip. $19.
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Nearest bait shop from Big Lake -- AccessWild Bill's Sporting Goods26798 Lakeland Ave N, Webster, WI 54893 · (715) 866-42205.2 mi · about 6 min drive
  1. Head southwest on Co Hwy A/Co Rd A toward Co Hwy T/Co Rd T (4.4 mi)
  2. Turn left onto WI-35 S Destination will be on the left (0.8 mi)
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