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Peterson Lake

Iowa, United States

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General info

Peterson Lake is a lake located in Story County, Iowa, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, White crappie, and Bluegill.

Location

42Β°05β€²4.1β€³N 93Β°35β€²45.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Peterson Lake, IA

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Fishing regulations in Iowa can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Peterson Lake is a lake located in Story County, Iowa, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°05β€²4.1β€³N 93Β°35β€²45.9β€³W
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