The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Turtle Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota · about 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
39°F water, calm this morning.
About Turtle Lake
Turtle Lake spreads over about 2,310 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 17.5 miles of shoreline. At about 1,340 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Bemidji is about 7.2 miles south.
- Size
- About 2,310 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,340 ft
- County
- Beltrami County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Minnesota, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 39°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- FairNorthern pike
Cold. Slow baits near weed edges and drop-offs.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Turtle Lake
- Bemidjiabout 7.2 mi south
- Redbyabout 16 mi north
- Red Lakeabout 18 mi north
- Little Rockabout 19 mi northwest
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Questions about Turtle Lake
What fish are in Turtle Lake?
Lakes like Turtle Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Turtle Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Turtle Lake?
About 2,310 acres, with about 17.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Turtle Lake?
Bemidji is about 7.2 miles south; Redby is about 16 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Turtle Lake today?
The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Turtle Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
