Peter Lake

Peter Lake near 45.0598, -93.6046 is a lake in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Peter Lake covers about 56.1 acres and reaches a recorded 68 feet.

What to Expect at Peter Lake

Peter Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Peter Lake

Fish reported from Peter Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin, brown bullhead, common carp, golden shiner, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Peter Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Peter Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill, pumpkinseed, and green sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Peter Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Bullheads and Carp

For bottom fishing at Peter Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads, and use corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.

Other Reported Fish

Other choices at Peter Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.

Rock Bass

At Peter Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Peter Lake

On a first trip to Peter Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Peter Lake

Spring at Peter Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Peter Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.