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What Fish Are in North Turtle Lake?

North Turtle Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 12 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of D (Poor).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in North Turtle Lake

North Turtle Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of D and a maximum depth of 19 feet across 1,773 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeD (Poor)
Water Clarity3.8 ft
Maximum Depth19 ft
Surface Area1,773 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count12