McLean County · lake · 504 acres
Peterson Lake
Peterson Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
85°
66°
14 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
86°
60°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Mostly clear
96°
63°
20 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lake Williams1.4 mi
- Pelican Lake1.7 mi
- Blue Lake2.5 mi
- Billows Lake2.8 mi
- Lake Margaret3.1 mi
- Lake Holmes3.2 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Brush Lake3.6 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Nelson Lake5.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Peterson Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Peterson Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Peterson Lake?+
Peterson Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.