North Turtle
Otter Tail County, Minnesota — DOW #56037900
119 Surveys
Special Regulations for North Turtle
This lake has regulations that differ from statewide defaults. Always check before fishing.
- Minimum size limit 10".
- All from 14-20" must be immediately released. One over 20" allowed in possession.
1,773.16
Acres
19 ft
Max Depth
12
Fish Species
8
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on North Turtle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 1.09 lb | 22 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 1.02 lb | 74 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 89.3 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.40 lb | 357 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 117.6 (above normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.36 lb | 1058 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 1.03 lb | 15 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 1.16 lb | 24 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (below normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.93 lb | 25 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.62 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (normal) | 2.5 – 70.2 | 0.84 lb | 31 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 61.1 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.45 lb | 733 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 9.0 (normal) | 8.0 – 90.0 | 0.72 lb | 54 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 0.98 lb | 19 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.0 – 9.3 | 1.50 lb | 4 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 1.03 lb | 15 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 2.2 (normal) | 1.0 – 9.3 | 1.05 lb | 26 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 6.2 | 0.64 lb | 3 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 9.3 | 1.08 lb | 4 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 9.3 | 1.23 lb | 9 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.9 (above normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.07 lb | 47 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 47.0 (above normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.15 lb | 423 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.30 lb | 4 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 24.3 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.12 lb | 291 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.07 lb | 3 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 13.5 (normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.16 lb | 162 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.2 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.5 | 0.06 lb | 26 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 60.9 (above normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.12 lb | 731 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 55.3 (above normal) | 2.5 – 25.8 | 0.11 lb | 332 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.03 lb | 7 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.8 – 13.0 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.09 lb | 12 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.8 | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 13.0 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.64 lb | 34 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.73 lb | 46 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.20 lb | 8 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 49.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.18 lb | 447 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 37.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.48 lb | 448 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 45.4 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.21 lb | 499 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 22.5 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.59 lb | 270 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 25.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.35 lb | 304 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 3.9 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.70 lb | 47 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 8.6 (above normal) | 0.3 – 4.2 | 0.83 lb | 103 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 (above normal) | 1.0 – 4.1 | 0.82 lb | 38 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 13.2 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.95 lb | 119 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 | — | 2.81 lb | 17 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.92 lb | 59 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 21.3 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.70 lb | 255 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 | — | 2.26 lb | 11 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 21.7 (above normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 2.55 lb | 260 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 | — | 2.25 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 6.4 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 3.78 lb | 77 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 2.57 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 1.5 – 9.0 | 3.38 lb | 27 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.22 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 | — | 0.10 lb | 15 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 3.2 | — | 0.34 lb | 35 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.56 lb | 2 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 4.0 | — | 0.48 lb | 48 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 | — | 0.44 lb | 18 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.12 lb | 3 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.05 lb | 2 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 3.9 | 0.10 lb | 1 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 8.5 | 0.11 lb | 8 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 3.44 lb | 25 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 5.07 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 4.03 lb | 3 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 2.40 lb | 6 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 2.3 – 17.8 | 6.05 lb | 6 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 2.01 lb | 15 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 10.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 0.46 lb | 83 |
| 2020-06-05 | Standard electrofishing | 40.7 | — | 1.58 lb | 28 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard electrofishing | 58.7 | — | 1.86 lb | 54 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 1.56 lb | 17 |
| 2001-06-19 | Special trap nets | 2.4 | — | 2.49 lb | 24 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.27 lb | 2 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard electrofishing | 82.5 | — | 2.04 lb | 77 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 1.80 lb | 41 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.78 lb | 17 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard electrofishing | 79.2 | — | 2.66 lb | 46 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 2.42 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.2 – 1.1 | 1.14 lb | 32 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 3.8 | 2.49 lb | 2 |
| 2024-05-22 | Standard electrofishing | 80.8 | — | 1.85 lb | 82 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 | — | 0.15 lb | 66 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 38.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.04 lb | 310 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.40 lb | 1 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 89.3 | — | 0.13 lb | 1071 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 69.7 (above normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.07 lb | 767 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 5.4 | — | 0.17 lb | 65 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 37.2 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.18 lb | 446 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 16.8 (normal) | 2.8 – 43.3 | 0.12 lb | 202 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.11 lb | 18 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 | — | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.03 lb | 16 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.20 lb | 4 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.23 lb | 14 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.4 | — | 0.09 lb | 5 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.28 lb | 6 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 9.3 | 0.06 lb | 2 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-27 | Standard gill nets | 4.6 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.07 lb | 41 |
| 2016-06-27 | Special trap nets | 4.5 | — | 0.32 lb | 190 |
| 2016-06-27 | Standard trap nets | 39.6 (above normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.07 lb | 317 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 16.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.11 lb | 65 |
| 1989-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 28.0 (above normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.17 lb | 252 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.27 lb | 21 |
| 2001-06-19 | Special trap nets | 9.4 | — | 0.73 lb | 94 |
| 2001-06-19 | Standard trap nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.69 lb | 11 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.04 lb | 1 |
| 2005-06-20 | Special trap nets | 4.1 | — | 0.66 lb | 33 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.43 lb | 4 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard gill nets | 1.5 (below normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.12 lb | 18 |
| 2012-06-25 | Special trap nets | 1.1 | — | 0.73 lb | 21 |
| 2012-06-25 | Standard trap nets | 5.2 (normal) | 1.3 – 27.7 | 0.12 lb | 62 |
| 2020-08-17 | Standard gill nets | 34.7 (above normal) | 2.0 – 19.0 | 0.05 lb | 208 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-19 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 1.58 lb | 2 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (below normal) | 1.0 – 6.6 | 3.52 lb | 8 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
Get DirectionsShowing 14 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.
Nearby Bait & Tackle
Ben's Bait Shop
Battle Lake, MN
★ 4.6Carr's Lake Country Super Market
Ottertail, MN
★ 4.4Dunham's Sports
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 4.1Elizabeth General Store
Elizabeth, MN
★ 4.3Flagman Products
Fergus Falls, MN
JK-Outdoors
Fergus Falls, MN
★ 5Lakeland General Store
Pelican Rapids, MN
★ 4.8Lakes Community Coop - Ottertail Oasis
Ottertail, MN
★ 4Nearby Marinas
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit North Turtle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.