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Turtle Lake

Oneida County · cool-water, clear water

52Acres
15ftMax depth
7ftAverage depth
1Public launches
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What Turtle is best for

DNR data
BluegillPanfish, common6.3
PerchPanfish, common6.3
CrappiePanfish, common6.3
LargemouthCommon6.3
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 Turtle.

✕ Deepest spot, 15 ft

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

Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-08
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
  • Access at NW Side Of Lake Off Muskellunge Lake RdDirections
Nearest bait shop from Access at NW Side Of Lake Off Muskellunge Lake RdLt Bait and tackle7197 Bradley St, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539 · (715) 277-26168 mi · about 13 min drive · Directions
Bottomsand 60% · muck 20% · gravel 15% · rock 5%

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 Turtle

Within 25 miles
LakeMilesAcresMax depth
Brown LakeOneida1.49817 ft
Spider LakeOneida1.511829 ft
Jenny Barnes LakeOneida1.5899 ft
Tom Doyle LakeOneida1.710230 ft
Long LakeOneida1.711531 ft
Muskellunge LakeOneida1.828424 ft
Pickerel LakeOneida1.8595 ft
Clear LakeOneida26217 ft

Turtle questions

How deep is Turtle Lake?

Turtle Lake is 15 feet at its deepest, and 7 feet deep on average. It covers 52 acres.

What fish are in Turtle Lake?

The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common) and largemouth bass (common).

Where is the boat launch on Turtle Lake?

There is 1 public launch: Access at NW Side Of Lake Off Muskellunge Lake Rd.

Do I need a trout stamp to fish Turtle Lake?

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

What is the walleye limit on Turtle Lake?

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.