Seepage lake

Peterson Lake

Burnett County, Wisconsin

Peterson Lake is a small seepage lake in the Town of Jackson in Burnett County, near Webster. The DNR lists panfish, largemouth bass and northern pike.

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Outline: U.S. Geological Survey, National Hydrography Dataset.

Current air temperature at Peterson Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area85 acres

Max depth16 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Present

Bluegill●●●○○

Panfish are present

Northern Pike●●●○○

Present

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Peterson Lake AccessRamp
Gravel ramp, Town of Jackson. 1 to 5 vehicle and trailer stalls, no dock. The launch is gravel to muck. Burnett County, 715-349-2157.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Peterson Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Wisconsin DNR before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Furs, Fins & Feathers SportsNearby
24644 State Road 35/70, Siren, WI 54872715-349-8445 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The launch ends in muck, so use small boats and light loads.
The lake reaches 16 ft, so fish the weed edges for bass and panfish.
Cast spinnerbaits along shoreline cover for pike.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.