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Turnip Lake

Turnip Lake is a lake in Minnesota, near Cook County.

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Fish species in Turnip Lake

Turnip Lake is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Turnip Lake covers about 20.8 acres.

What to Expect at Turnip Lake

Turnip Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Turnip Lake

Fish reported from Turnip Lake include brook trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Turnip Lake

On a first trip to Turnip, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Turnip Lake

Spring at Turnip is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Turnip can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Minnesota DNR LakeFinder — Fisheries Lake Survey

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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