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What Fish Are in South Turtle Lake?

South Turtle Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of B (Good).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in South Turtle Lake

South 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 B and a maximum depth of 35 feet across 837 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeB (Good)
Water Clarity14.1 ft
Maximum Depth35 ft
Surface Area837 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count13