Where is Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake is a lake in Benewah County, Idaho. Its water-quality measurements are published by Idaho DEQ and shown on this page as reported.

Turtle Lake

Benewah County, Idaho47 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Idaho DEQ for this lake.

Area

47 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.4 mi

Measured length

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Turtle Lake in Benewah County, Idaho has water-quality measurements published by Idaho DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 47 acres.

Loading map…

Turtle Lake is a 47-acre lake in Benewah County, Idaho.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, IDEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Turtle Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Get alerts for Turtle Lake →

Water quality measurements for Turtle Lake

These are the measurements Idaho DEQ publishes for Turtle Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about Turtle Lake

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Surface area

47 acres

Shoreline

1.4 mi

No bathymetric survey has been published for Turtle Lake, so its depth is not documented here.

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Turtle Lake

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Turtle Lake in Benewah County, Idaho — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Turtle Lake

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Idaho’s top lakes →

Follow Turtle Lake’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Turtle Lake

→ Turtle Lake fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

Nearby Lakes in Benewah County

Swan Lake3 miView →Goose Heaven Lake8.2 miView →Benewah Lake9.1 miView →Chatcolet Lake—View →

Frequently asked questions about Turtle Lake

Where is Turtle Lake?: Turtle Lake is a lake in Benewah County, Idaho. Its water-quality measurements are published by Idaho DEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Turtle Lake?: Turtle Lake in Benewah County, Idaho has water-quality measurements published by Idaho DEQ, shown here as reported. Surface area: 47 acres.
Is Turtle Lake safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.