Turtle Lake
Ramsey County, Minnesota
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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?
- Are there fishing guides or charters for Turtle Lake?
- What are the closest cities to Turtle Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Turtle Lake area?
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- What are the fishing regulations for 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 Brook Silverside, Golden Shiner, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Johnny Darter, Spottail Shiner and White Sucker.
Are there fishing guides or charters for Turtle Lake?
What are the closest cities to Turtle Lake?
Are there places to stay in the Turtle Lake area?
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Are there topographical lake maps available Turtle Lake?
Are there boat launches on Turtle Lake?
Are there places to eat and drink near Turtle Lake?
What are the fishing regulations for Turtle Lake?
There are specific fishing regulations Turtle Lake 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 Lake?
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
Turtle Lake (lake class 24) located in Shoreview has a surface acreage of 409 acres with 245 acres being littoral (60%) and a maximum depth of 28 feet. Most of the shoreline is developed as single-family homes. Ramsey County Parks operates a popular park facility in the southeast corner of the lake. Facilities include a picnic area, boat ramp and swimming beach. Water quality of Turtle Lake is relatively good with a secchi disc of 10 feet in 2019 and 6 feet in 2017. Beginning in 2020, a Largemouth Bass protected slot of 14-20 inch (with one over 20 inches allowed for harvest) has been implemented. The purpose of this regulation is to allow harvest of smaller bass with the expectation to shift the size structure of Largemouth Bass in the lake to a larger average size. The effectiveness of the protected slot will be evaluated in 2035. Also, Northern Pike anglers are to be aware of the zone management regulations for Northern Pike that went into effect in 2018. Turtle Lake is in the North-Central Zone and which allows a harvest of 10 fish with 2 allowed over 26 inches and a protected slot between 22 and 26 inches.
Walleyes are the primary management species in the lake. Currently, 245 pounds of Walleye fingerlings are stocked annually. Walleyes were sampled in above average abundance with a size structure that is slightly above average for lakes similar to Turtle. Bluegill were sampled in moderate to low abundance. Black Crappies were also captured in moderate abundance and averaged 7.5 inches in length. Northern Pike were caught in good numbers with 7.7 per gill net set. Northern Pike averaged 20 inches in length and generally have a poor size structure when compared to other lakes like Turtle. Yellow Bullheads were caught at a median level in gill nets and averaged 12 inches with some quality 14 inch Yellow Bullhead present in Turtle Lake at this time.
What is the average air temp for Turtle Lake?
Are there any state parks near Turtle Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
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