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 has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
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. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 19 feet across 1,773 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 4 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 19 ft |
| Surface Area | 1,773 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 12 |
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