Turtle
Douglas County, Minnesota — DOW #21009000
224 Surveys
Invasive Species Alert
Turtle has confirmed populations of:
- zebra mussel
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218.04
Acres
21 ft
Max Depth
7 ft
Mean Depth
12
Fish Species
5
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Turtle. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 37.5 | — | — | 16 |
| 2016-08-24 | 15-ft beach seine | 42.0 | — | — | 210 |
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 83.3 | — | — | 250 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 | — | 0.18 lb | 3 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 10.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.13 lb | 91 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.7 | — | 0.26 lb | 52 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 48.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.12 lb | 385 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 15.8 | — | — | 63 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.24 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 14.1 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.18 lb | 127 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 5.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.29 lb | 46 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 54.5 | — | — | 46 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 14.0 | — | — | 56 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 16.0 | — | — | 64 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.22 lb | 6 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 50.3 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.07 lb | 453 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 11.9 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.17 lb | 95 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 | — | 0.23 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 8.0 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.31 lb | 72 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 | — | 0.18 lb | 6 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 8.8 (normal) | 3.5 – 57.1 | 0.16 lb | 79 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.21 lb | 1 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 | — | 0.17 lb | 16 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.16 lb | 14 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.13 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.13 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.13 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.7 – 6.5 | 0.16 lb | 12 |
CNM
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | 1 |
Yellow Perch
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-24 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.6 | — | — | 3 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 6.2 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.20 lb | 56 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 56.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.24 lb | 338 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.5 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.11 lb | 12 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 9.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.13 lb | 56 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 9.8 | — | — | 39 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.11 lb | 27 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.13 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.20 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 3.5 | — | — | 3 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.5 | — | — | 6 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 9.3 | — | — | 37 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 30.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.10 lb | 182 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.09 lb | 14 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 76.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.09 lb | 305 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.10 lb | 51 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.8 | 0.10 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 15.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 22.3 | 0.13 lb | 92 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.8 | — | — | 11 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 2.8 | 0.08 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 28.4 | — | — | 24 |
Iowa Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.4 | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 2.7 | — | 8 |
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 25.8 | — | 11 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 10.7 | — | 9 |
Bluntnose Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 104.7 | — | 314 |
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 9.4 | — | 4 |
| 2016-08-24 | 15-ft beach seine | 2.2 | — | 11 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 76.8 | — | 307 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 58.0 | — | 49 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 5.5 | — | 22 |
Yellow Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.38 lb | 3 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.90 lb | 12 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 13.7 (above normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.66 lb | 82 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.1 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.71 lb | 17 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.94 lb | 15 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 4.6 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.66 lb | 41 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.56 lb | 19 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 1.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 0.65 lb | 5 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 5.0 | 1.04 lb | 7 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 4.8 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.76 lb | 38 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 0.71 lb | 12 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.0 – 7.1 | 1.31 lb | 1 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard electrofishing | 17.0 | — | 1.90 lb | 17 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.15 lb | 5 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 69.3 | — | 0.43 lb | 127 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.7 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.82 lb | 16 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.42 lb | 19 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard electrofishing | 32.0 | — | 1.96 lb | 24 |
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 2.3 | — | — | 9 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 2.34 lb | 8 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.57 lb | 5 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.00 lb | 1 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.30 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | — | 4 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 1.8 | — | — | 7 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 8.0 | — | — | 32 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard electrofishing | 32.8 | — | 0.92 lb | 66 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.39 lb | 5 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 2.6 (above normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.39 lb | 23 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 0.78 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 0.60 lb | 4 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard electrofishing | 62.1 | — | 1.66 lb | 44 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 4.33 lb | 1 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 2.94 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard electrofishing | 126.4 | — | 1.05 lb | 86 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.6 | 1.57 lb | 6 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.2 – 0.8 | 1.01 lb | 3 |
Hybrid Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | Backpack electrofishing | 4.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.24 lb | 3 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 0.25 lb | 4 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 5.9 | — | — | 5 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 0.51 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 0.03 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.9 | — | 0.24 lb | 7 |
Johnny Darter
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | Backpack electrofishing | 2.4 | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 1.3 | — | 5 |
Tadpole Madtom
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-24 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.7 | — | 2 |
Black Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.00 lb | 7 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.7 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.13 lb | 10 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 1.08 lb | 3 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 11.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.92 lb | 66 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.52 lb | 7 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 12.2 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.57 lb | 73 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.58 lb | 10 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 14.8 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.49 lb | 59 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.56 lb | 2 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.95 lb | 6 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.50 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.44 lb | 10 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.6 (normal) | 1.5 – 58.0 | 0.76 lb | 14 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 0.71 lb | 48 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 7.7 – 104.7 | 1.03 lb | 3 |
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.8 (below normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.18 lb | 11 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.33 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 2.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.54 lb | 14 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 | — | 2.24 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 20.3 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.70 lb | 122 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.7 | — | 1.71 lb | 15 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.16 lb | 21 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.5 | — | 5.12 lb | 4 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 7.5 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.14 lb | 45 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.63 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 18.0 (above normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 2.14 lb | 72 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 1.4 | — | 1.88 lb | 11 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 8.2 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.55 lb | 49 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 | — | 2.21 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 8.0 (normal) | 2.0 – 10.8 | 1.50 lb | 48 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 | — | 1.22 lb | 4 |
Common Carp
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 2.78 lb | 6 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.81 lb | 2 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 9.91 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 4.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.16 lb | 24 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 2.4 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 3.45 lb | 22 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 4.50 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 6.63 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 7.00 lb | 2 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 3.33 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (below normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 3.47 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 6.12 lb | 5 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 5.08 lb | 45 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (below normal) | 0.8 – 4.3 | 4.86 lb | 3 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.4 – 2.4 | 6.29 lb | 6 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.3 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.90 lb | 20 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.33 lb | 64 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 5.41 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.5 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.30 lb | 33 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 2.45 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 15.0 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.21 lb | 90 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 5.22 lb | 4 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 4.90 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 2.12 lb | 12 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 3.41 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 15.7 (above normal) | 0.8 – 3.8 | 1.29 lb | 94 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.8 | 1.08 lb | 12 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard gill nets | 3.8 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.47 lb | 23 |
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.44 lb | 25 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 6.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.29 lb | 39 |
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 9.6 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.24 lb | 77 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 5.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.37 lb | 32 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 25.4 (above normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.37 lb | 229 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.27 lb | 3 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 16.4 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.26 lb | 131 |
| 2016-08-04 | 15-ft beach seine | 0.5 | — | — | 2 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.52 lb | 12 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 19.4 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.32 lb | 175 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 10.5 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.25 lb | 42 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 20.1 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.32 lb | 161 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.18 lb | 2 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 3.8 (normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.55 lb | 34 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 1.7 – 17.5 | 0.14 lb | 44 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 27.9 (above normal) | 2.1 – 24.1 | 0.09 lb | 251 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-18 | Standard trap nets | 0.2 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.33 lb | 2 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.79 lb | 4 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 0.5 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.00 lb | 2 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 1.57 lb | 3 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 0.70 lb | 1 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (normal) | 0.5 – 2.3 | 2.47 lb | 5 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.2 – 1.2 | 2.70 lb | 1 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.6 | 0.06 lb | 1 |
| 2016-08-04 | 50-ft beach seine | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
Spottail Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Survey seining | 97.3 | — | 389 |
Bowfin
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-05 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.69 lb | 1 |
| 2000-07-05 | Standard trap nets | 1.8 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.57 lb | 16 |
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 5.00 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.11 lb | 1 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.78 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 3.23 lb | 4 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.9 (above normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 2.27 lb | 17 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.3 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.3 | 1.81 lb | 3 |
Brown Bullhead
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-07-10 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.12 lb | 5 |
| 2015-07-13 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.79 lb | 1 |
| 1984-07-16 | Standard gill nets | 0.8 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.87 lb | 3 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard trap nets | 1.3 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 0.95 lb | 12 |
| 2005-07-11 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 0.92 lb | 2 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard trap nets | 0.4 (normal) | 0.4 – 5.1 | 1.08 lb | 4 |
| 2010-07-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 0.8 – 7.0 | 1.01 lb | 2 |
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★ 5Brophy Bay Mart
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★ 4.5Christopherson Bait and Tackle
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.6Cowing Robards Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 4.7Dunham's Sports
Alexandria, MN
★ 3.8Ip Lures
Osakis, MN
★ 5Joe’s Bait & Bullets
Brandon, MN
★ 4.7Lake's Area Bait Co
Lowry, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Turtle
Plan your stay — fishing resorts and lodges near Turtle.
Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Turtle. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
Fishing Guides Near Turtle
Other Lakes in Douglas County
Plan Your Trip to Turtle
- Weather forecast for Turtle — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 45.7749°N, 95.4021°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.