Minnesota · DNR survey data
Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake covers 112 acres in Todd County, running to 39 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2025. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
Northern pikeFair numbers9per gill net16"Typical36"Biggest
Lengths measured · 165 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 157 fish
2025Lengths measured · 8 fish
2022Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 42 fish
2019Lengths measured · 80 fish
2015BluegillJust a few21.4per trap net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 640 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 447 fish
2025Lengths measured · 193 fish
2022Lengths measured · 148 fish
2019Lengths measured · 271 fish
2015CrappieJust a few3.8per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 119 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 85 fish
2025Lengths measured · 34 fish
2022Lengths measured · 100 fish
2019Lengths measured · 239 fish
2015Yellow perchJust a few1per gill net5"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 98 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 81 fish
2025Lengths measured · 17 fish
2022Lengths measured · 4 fish
2019Only 4 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 142 fish
2015Rock bassJust a few0.2per trap net4"Typical9"Biggest
Lengths measured · 12 fish
Recent · 2022 + 2025Lengths measured · 10 fish
2025Lengths measured · 2 fish
2022Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 7 fish
2019Only 7 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 2 fish
2013Only 2 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2021 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2018 | Walleye | 50,000 fry |
| 2016 | Walleye | 913 fingerlings |
Recent reports
Turtle Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Turtle Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Turtle Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Fawn Lake · 125 ac · 1.9 mi
- Star Lake · 69 ac · 4.9 mi
- Thunder Lake · 214 ac · 5.2 mi
- Big Lake · 297 ac · 5.3 mi
- Horseshoe Lake · 121 ac · 5.9 mi
- Pine Island Lake · 238 ac · 6 mi
- Fish Trap Lake · 1,164 ac · 7.4 mi
- Coal Lake · 171 ac · 7.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Turtle Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Turtle Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Turtle Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2025) recorded walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, rock bass.
Does Turtle Lake have a public access?
Yes. Turtle Lake has one public access site: Turtle Lake (trailer launch).
Is Turtle Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked walleye in 2024; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Turtle Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Turtle Lake in 2025, the most recent of 14 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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