The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Turtle River Lake
Beltrami County, Minnesota · about 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Turtle River Lake
Turtle River Lake spreads over about 1,640 acres in Beltrami County, Minnesota.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 14.2 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 1,310 ft above sea level. Bemidji is about 8.9 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,640 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 14.2 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,310 ft
- County
- Beltrami County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 7:21 am · sunset 4:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Turtle River Lake
- Bemidjiabout 8.9 mi southwest
- Redbyabout 21 mi northwest
- Red Lakeabout 23 mi northwest
- Little Rockabout 25 mi northwest
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Questions about Turtle River Lake
What fish are in Turtle River Lake?
Lakes like Turtle River Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Turtle River 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 River Lake?
About 1,640 acres, with about 14.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Turtle River Lake?
Bemidji is about 8.9 miles southwest; Redby is about 21 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Turtle River Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Turtle River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
