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Little Turtle River Flowage

Iron County · warm-water, stained water

30Acres
4ftMax depth
1Public launches
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Wind & weather

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What Little Turtle River is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, present3.7
PerchPanfish, present3.7
CrappiePanfish, present3.7
LargemouthPresent3.7
Northern pikePresent3.7
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

None published

The DNR has no depth map online for Little Turtle River.

✕ Deepest spot, 4 ft

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
Northern pikeNo size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Bass14" min · 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
PanfishNo size limit · 25 a dayOpen All YearOpen
SturgeonNo fishingClosed
LicenseWisconsin fishing license. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here. How to buy one →
Full rules from the DNR

Launches & access

1 public
Bottommuck 70% · sand 30%

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

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Catches & reports

Lakes near Little Turtle River

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Little Pike LakeIron0.99820 ft
Mercer LakeIron1.718424 ft
Crystal LakeIron29546 ft
Grant LakeIron2.110710 ft
Wilson LakeIron2.116221 ft
Pike LakeIron2.719482 ft
Grand Portage LakeIron2.814433 ft
Rice LakeIron3.112521 ft

Little Turtle River questions

How deep is Little Turtle River Flowage?

Little Turtle River Flowage is 4 feet at its deepest. It covers 30 acres.

What fish are in Little Turtle River Flowage?

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

Where is the boat launch on Little Turtle River Flowage?

There is 1 public launch: Access.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Little Turtle River Flowage?

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

What is the walleye limit on Little Turtle River Flowage?

15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.

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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 2026-10-08.