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Turner Lake

Vilas & Price counties · cool-water, stained water

159Acres
12ftMax depth
8ftAverage depth
0Public launches
LowWater clarity
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Wind & weather

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What Turner is best for

DNR data
WalleyeAbundant8.5
MuskyCommon · stocked7.4
BluegillPanfish, common6.4
PerchPanfish, common6.4
CrappiePanfish, common6.4
Northern pikeCommon6.4
LargemouthPresent3.9
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, 12 ftDNR survey map (PDF)

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Rules on this lake

DNR · checked 2026-10-07
Walleye15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027Open
Musky40" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open waterOpen
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

0 public
    Bottomsand 44% · gravel 40% · muck 15% · rock 1%
    WaterEutrophic, low clarity
    Lake groupPike Lake Chain Lakes Association, Inc

    Stocking

    DNR records
    2025
    40 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.2"
    2021
    39 muskellunge large fingerling, 13.9"
    2019
    20 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.6"
    2017
    10 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5"
    2015
    37 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.4"

    The DNR has 55 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 · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish

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

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    Turner questions

    How deep is Turner Lake?

    Turner Lake is 12 feet at its deepest, and 8 feet deep on average. It covers 159 acres.

    What fish are in Turner Lake?

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

    Do I need a trout stamp to fish Turner Lake?

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

    What is the walleye limit on Turner Lake?

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

    Is Turner Lake stocked?

    Yes. In 2025 the DNR and partners stocked 40 muskellunge (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.