North Turtle Lake

North Turtle Lake

Size
1,540ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in North Turtle Lake
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Walleye
Walleye
Crappie
Crappie
Perch
Perch
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Bluegill
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed

Overview

North Turtle Lake Map

Fishing Regulations

Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.

  • Black and White Crappie: Minimum size limit 10”.
  • Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20” must be immediately released. One over 20” allowed in possession.

Weather

Current Weather Icon
61°Feels like 61°
High Temperature83°
Low Temperature63°
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
8:17 PM
Wind Direction
2 mph
Southeast
Precipitation
0 in
Rain
Pressure
29.86 inHg
Falling
Partly Cloudy
MondayMo
83° / 63°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
TuesdayTu
83° / 61°
Mostly Sunny
WednesdayWe
80° / 56°
Sunny
ThursdayTh
79° / 56°
Mostly Sunny
FridayFr
81° / 59°
Partly Cloudy with Showers
SaturdaySa
82° / 64°

Moon Phase

waxing gibbous
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
Moon Rise and Set
Moon Rise 6:54 PM
Moon Set 2:26 AM
Moon Overhead Underfoot
Overhead 11:10 PM
Underfoot 10:46 AM
waxing gibbous
MondayMo08/24
waxing gibbous
TuesdayTu08/25
waxing gibbous
WednesdayWe08/26
waxing gibbous
ThursdayTh08/27
full moon
FridayFr08/28
waning gibbous
SaturdaySa08/29
waning gibbous
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
7-19 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2016
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance

Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time

Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.
Species Lengths