Does Turtle Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Turtle Lake alongside 15 other species.

Is Turtle Lake good for fishing?

Turtle Lake has 16 documented fish species and has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring. That is an above-average species count, which generally indicates a healthy multi-species fishery. The lake has confirmed public access.

What Fish Are in Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 16 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.

All Documented Species

black crappie bluegill bowfin (dogfish)brown bullhead hybrid sunfish largemouth bass northern pike northern sunfish pumpkinseed rock bass smallmouth bass tullibee (cisco)walleye white sucker yellow bullhead yellow perch

Game Fish & Panfish in Turtle Lake

Turtle Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 45 feet across 1,607 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	10.2 ft
Maximum Depth	45 ft
Surface Area	1,607 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	16

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