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Turtle Lake

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

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Fish species in Turtle Lake

Turtle Lake near 47.7788, -90.6102 is a lake in Cook County, Minnesota. Turtle Lake covers about 60.8 acres.

What to Expect at Turtle Lake

Turtle 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 Turtle Lake

Fish reported from Turtle Lake include walleye.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Turtle Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Turtle Lake

On a first trip to Turtle Lake, 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 Turtle Lake

Spring at Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake 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.

  • Walleye — 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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