Turtle Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota
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Fishing looks to be very active with peak fishing times around 7-8 AM and 3-5 PM. SEE MORE
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We want to see what you've caught on Turtle Lake.Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Lake, MN
- How big is Turtle Lake?
- How deep is Turtle Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Turtle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Turtle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Turtle Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Turtle Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Turtle Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Turtle Lake?
How big is Turtle Lake?
How deep is Turtle Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Turtle Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
What are the closest cities to Turtle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Turtle Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Turtle Lake?
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History & Status of the Fishery
Turtle is a 108 acre lake, with a maximum depth of 33', located 3.5 miles North of Garrison, MN. Turtle is in the Rum River Watershed. A nearshore survey was conducted to assess the populations of both game and non-game fish species. Ten 100' long sampling stations were evenly spaced around the lakeshore. Each station was then sampled by backpack electrofishing, and if conditions allowed with a 15' or 50' 1/8th inch seine.
The survey took place August 2-3, 2023, with all 10 stations sampled by backpack electrofishing. The 50' 1/8th inch seine was used at 2 stations and the 15' 1/8th inch seine was used at 5 stations. Eleven species were sampled, including two species that are intolerant of habitat disturbance: Blackchin Shiner and Blacknose Shiner. This nearshore survey was used along with the gill net and trap net survey collected the same week to calculate a Fish-Based Index of Biotic Integrity (FIBI) score. The FIBI uses fish community data to measure a lake's health by the types of fish species present and comparing it to what is expected for this type of lake.
What is the average air temp for Turtle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Turtle Lake?
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
Crow Wing State Forest
Father Hennepin State Park
Crow Wing State Park
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Turtle Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Unnamed Lake | 0.4 mi | 10 | |
| Partridge Lake | 0.6 mi | 188 | 42 ft |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.0 mi | 22 | |
| Unnamed Lake | 1.1 mi | 59 | |
| Round Lake | 1.2 mi | 1,265 | |
| Wilson Lake | 1.4 mi | 62 | |
| Round Lake | 1.5 mi | 737 | 125 ft |
| Round Lake | 1.5 mi | 733 | 125 ft |
| Birch Lake | 1.6 mi | 437 | |
| Kenney Lake | 2.1 mi | 109 | 55 ft |
