Does Turtle River Lake have walleye?

Yes. Walleye have been documented in Turtle River Lake alongside 19 other species.

Is Turtle River Lake good for fishing?

Turtle River Lake has 20 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 River Lake?

Turtle River Lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota has 20 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, hybrid sunfish, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, northern pike, northern sunfish, pumpkinseed, redhorse, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, 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

Game Fish & Panfish in Turtle River Lake

Turtle River Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water-quality readings of — and a maximum depth of 63 feet across 1,740 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Clarity	8.5 ft
Maximum Depth	63 ft
Surface Area	1,740 acres
Public Access	Yes
Species Count	20

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