Upper Turtle Lake Fishing: Depth Map, Best Times & Rules

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Best fishing times

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Wind & weather

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What Upper Turtle is best for

DNR data

WalleyeCommon · stocked

8.2

BluegillPanfish, common

6.6

PerchPanfish, common

6.6

CrappiePanfish, common

6.6

LargemouthCommon

6.6

Northern pikeCommon

6.6

How we rate

Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.

Depth map

Wisconsin DNR

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✕ Deepest spot, 25 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07

Walleye	18" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Northern pike	No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Bass	No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027	Open
Panfish	No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year	Open
Sturgeon	No fishing	Closed

LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →

Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

2 public

Access off Hwy 8Directions
Access off 3 1/2 St and Teal RdDirections

Bottomsand 80% · gravel 20%

WaterEutrophic, low clarity

Lake groupUpper Turtle Lake Association

Stocking

DNR records

2024	4,196 walleye large fingerling, 7.1"
2022	4,389 walleye large fingerling, 7"
2020	4,268 walleye large fingerling, 7.18"
2018	4,268 walleye large fingerling, 6.3"
2016	4,270 walleye large fingerling, 7.2"

The DNR has 30 fish surveys on file for this lake.

Before you go

DNR

How often it's safe to eat

This is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.

Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch

Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes

Up to 1 meal a month Muskies

Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR details

Invasive species here

Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Japanese Mystery Snail · Purple Loosestrife

Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Upper Turtle

Within 25 miles

Lake	Miles	Acres	Max depth
Echo LakeBarron	2.2	161	41 ft
Lower Turtle LakeBarron	2.6	276	24 ft
Horseshoe LakePolk	3.2	377	57 ft
Loon LakeBarron	3.6	94	26 ft
Crystal LakeBarron	4.2	120	22 ft
Little Horseshoe LakePolk	5.4	54	28 ft
Big Moon LakeBarron	5.5	191	48 ft
Staples LakePolk	5.8	305	17 ft

Upper Turtle questions

How deep is Upper Turtle Lake?

Upper Turtle Lake is 25 feet at its deepest, and 14 feet deep on average. It covers 427 acres.

What fish are in Upper Turtle Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), largemouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).

Where is the boat launch on Upper Turtle Lake?

There are 2 public launches: Access off Hwy 8 and Access off 3 1/2 St and Teal Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Upper Turtle Lake?

A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.

What is the walleye limit on Upper Turtle Lake?

18" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

Is Upper Turtle Lake stocked?

Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 4,196 walleye (large fingerling).

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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.

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