Turtle River
Beltrami County, Minnesota
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- How big is Turtle River?
- How deep is Turtle River?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Turtle River?
- What are the closest cities to Turtle River?
- Are there places to stay in the Turtle River area?
- Are there boat launches on Turtle River?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Turtle River?
- What are the fishing regulations for Turtle River?
- What is the average air temp for Turtle River?
- Are there any state parks near Turtle River?
How big is Turtle River?
How deep is Turtle River?
What kind of fish can you catch in Turtle River?
Other fish species in the lake include Banded Killifish, Blackchin Shiner, Bluntnose Minnow, Central Mudminnow, Cisco (Tullibee), Common Shiner, Golden Shiner, Hybrid Sunfish, Iowa Darter, Johnny Darter, Lake Whitefish, Logperch, Mimic Shiner, Mottled Sculpin, Pugnose Shiner, Shorthead Redhorse, Silver Redhorse, Spottail Shiner, Tadpole Madtom, Trout-Perch and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Turtle River?
Are there places to stay in the Turtle River area?
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Are there boat launches on Turtle River?
Are there places to eat and drink near Turtle River?
What are the fishing regulations for Turtle River?
There are specific fishing regulations Turtle River that you need to know. For complete fishing regulations visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. To report a violation call (800) 652-9093. Need a Minnesota fishing license?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Turtle River?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
A temperature-dissolved oxygen profile was collected in three of the deepest basins on Turtle River Lake on August 10, 2023, to evaluate the amount of cold, oxygenated water (i.e., oxythermal habitat) available to Cisco, also known as Tullibee. Based on the profiles, the top of the thermocline (i.e., the location in the water column with the sharpest transition from warm to cold water) occurred at approximately 16 feet. Dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L at 19.7 feet, which was within the thermocline, at the time of sampling. The temperature at which dissolved oxygen decreased to below 3.0 mg/L (i.e., TDO3, a single variable to characterize oxythermal habitat) was 19.8?C (67.6?F).
TDO3 values near 21.5?C indicate that oxythermal conditions are marginal for Cisco. Data collected in 1993-2016 further indicate marginal oxythermal habitat in most years, with the least favorable conditions recorded in 2016. When inadequate oxythermal habitat is available, Cisco are squeezed into unfavorable, warmer water conditions and therefore experience higher levels of stress.
What is the average air temp for Turtle River?
Are there any state parks near Turtle River?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Turtle River...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Turtle River | 0.2 mi | 1,740 | 63 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.8 mi | 35 | |
| Peterson Lake | 1.9 mi | 57 | |
| Buck Lake | 2.1 mi | 271 | 40 ft |
| Pool | 2.2 mi | 217 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.5 mi | 40 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 2.7 mi | 10 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 3.0 mi | 40 | |
| Meadow Lake | 3.1 mi | 106 | 28 ft |
| Meadow Lake | 3.1 mi | 106 | 28 ft |
